President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining...
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the approval is part of the Tinubu administration's commitment to developing human capital and unlocking the country's vast solid minerals potential under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The statement said the decision followed a proposal by Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, who represents Nasarawa West Senatorial District, urging the establishment of a specialised institution to harness Nasarawa State's comparative advantage in the solid minerals sector and support Nigeria's industrialisation drive.
It explained that the new university would provide world-class education, research and innovation in mining, engineering, mineral processing, metallurgy, manufacturing and emerging technologies. The institution is also expected to produce the skilled workforce needed to promote value addition, technological advancement and the sustainable exploitation of Nigeria's mineral resources.
According to the Presidency, the conversion reflects the administration's commitment to aligning tertiary education with national development priorities by establishing specialised institutions that address the country's economic needs while leveraging its competitive advantages.
President Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission (NUC) and other relevant agencies to commence the processes required to implement the conversion in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The President reaffirmed his administration's commitment to investing in education as a strategic tool for economic growth, innovation, job creation and national prosperity.
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