Tinubu Approves Upgrade of Fed. Poly Nasarawa to Specialised University

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A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the upgrade is in line with President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening technical education, developing human capital, and unlocking Nigeria’s vast solid minerals potential.

President Tinubu, in a directive to the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission (NUC), and other relevant agencies, has directed them to commence the processes necessary to implement the conversion in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

The approval followed a proposal by Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District, who made a case for the establishment of a specialised institution to harness Nasarawa State’s comparative advantage in the solid minerals sector and support Nigeria’s industrialisation agenda.

President Tinubu reaffirmed that his administration will continue to invest in education as a strategic driver of economic growth, innovation, job creation, and national prosperity.

This move aims to provide world-class education, research, and innovation in mining, engineering, mineral processing, metallurgy, manufacturing, and emerging technologies, while producing the skilled workforce required to drive value addition, technological advancement, and sustainable exploitation of the nation’s mineral resources.

Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu has been a strong advocate for the development of the solid minerals sector in Nasarawa State. He believes that a specialised university will create a pool of skilled workers who can drive innovation and growth in the sector.

Nasarawa State has an abundance of solid minerals, including limestone, granite, and marble. The establishment of a specialised university will enable the state to tap into its resources more effectively, creating jobs and driving economic growth.

This move also reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to aligning Nigeria’s tertiary education system with national development priorities under the Renewed Hope Agenda by establishing specialised institutions that address the country’s economic needs and leverage its competitive advantages.

The upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa, is a significant step towards unlocking Nigeria's solid minerals potential. With a rich abundance of solid minerals, including limestone, granite, and marble, Nasarawa State is well-positioned to take advantage of this move.