The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assenting to the bill converting the Federal Polytechnic Kabo into the Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, Kano State.
The President’s correspondences on the establishment of three universities in Kano, Akwa Ibom, and Oyo States were read on the floor of the Senate during Tuesday’s sitting, presided over by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio.
Senator Barau, who sponsored the bill on the conversion of the Federal Polytechnic Kabo, described the development as a reflection of President Tinubu’s relentless efforts to improve access to higher education and fast-track national development by equipping Nigerian youths with the necessary skills.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau emphasized that education is the foundation for the development of any society.
“As we all know, youths are the cornerstones of societal development. The conversion of the Polytechnic to a University of Science and Technology aligns with global best practices. With Nigeria’s large youth population, human capital development is vital to driving the national economy and progress,” he said.
He added, “Globally, ICT and science-related disciplines such as artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, and others are at the forefront. It is through institutions like this that we can train our youths in these critical fields.”
Senator Barau congratulated the management, staff, students, and the communities of the former Federal Polytechnic Kabo on this landmark achievement, which he said will open new avenues for technological and scientific advancement in the region.
