The establishment of Federal Polytechnic Adikpo, Benue State, Federal Polytechnic Item, Abia State and Federal College of Education, Omuo Ekiti, Ekiti State, have been technically endorsed by the Nigerian Senate.
The endorsement followed the consideration of the Bills which proposed the establishment of the institutions at a widely attended public hearing held by the upper chamber in Abuja.
It was gathered that Senators Barnabas Gemade, Mao Ohuabunwa and Biodun Olujimi sponsored the establishment these institutions in their respective states.
Representing the Senate President at the public hearing, Chief Whip, Olusola Adeyeye, underscored the importance of education in the country and stressed the need to spread the establishment of educational institutions in parts of the country.
He assured that the Senate will continue to support the establishment of vital higher institutions in the country.
Mr Adeyeye noted that there was no doubt polytechnics have continued to play vital role in the provision of middle level manpower and young professionals who help in no small measure in the development of the country.
