The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) approves the establishment of a federal polytechnic in Plateau state.
The Director of Press and Public Affairs, Government House, Jos, Makut Macham, revealed this in a report in Jos on Monday.
According to him, the Federal Government also approved the sum of N2bn to be issued through the TETFund for the provision of core facilities towards the take-off of the institution to be instituted in Shendam Local Government Area of the state.
Macham said the letter bearing the establishment of the federal polytechnic conveyed to the state governor through the federal Ministry of Education.
He quoted the governor as saying that the move proved the love the President has for Plateau State and the passion to ensure the technological development of the state.
Lalong said, “The establishment of the Federal Polytechnic Shendam comes at a time when we are redefining education in Plateau State and focusing on technical education to give our youths the skills that can help them use their talents to create jobs and solve day-to-day problems of society.
“We are excited that this new institution will connect seamlessly with the new technical schools we are building in Pankshin, Shendam and the upgrade of the technical school in Bukuru, all meant to move our students away from education that leaves them stranded after graduation.”
