Students in Abuja and Epe now have reason to dream bigger. The government has approved N2 billion each to kickstart the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Abuja and the Federal University of Science and Technology in Epe, Lagos State.
Prof. Nosiru Onibon will lead the polytechnic as pioneer Rector, while Prof. Adeola Oshikoya takes charge of the Epe university. Dr. Angela Ajala has also stepped in as Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education, shaping teacher education across Nigeria.
For students, these new schools aren’t just another campus—they’re hubs for science, technology, renewable energy, climate response, and disaster management. Skills learned here could put young Nigerians ahead in fast-growing global industries.
The N2 billion grants are meant to build labs, classrooms, and administrative structures, giving students a real chance to study in fully equipped environments. It’s about turning ideas into practical skills and future careers.
This move also brings higher education closer to students outside traditional hubs, opening doors for hands-on learning and research that could directly impact local communities.
For young people ready to explore STEM or innovative careers, these institutions aren’t just schools, they’re stepping stones. The next breakthrough in tech, energy, or climate solutions could start in Abuja or Epe.
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