President Bola Tinubu has assented to a bill upgrading the Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, to the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Kaduna.
The development was announced on Friday, October 16, 2026, by Daniel Amos, the member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
The new university is expected to expand access to higher education, strengthen technical and vocational training, and create opportunities for specialised degree programmes.
The change is also intended to improve research, skills acquisition and practical training for students preparing to enter Nigeria’s workforce.
The legislation repeals the existing law establishing the Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, and provides for its replacement with the new federal university.
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Amos credited Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, with sponsoring and pursuing the bill through the legislative process.
Tinubu also assented to legislation establishing the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Yaba, Lagos.
Both institutions are expected to focus on technology-driven education, vocational skills and research to help meet Nigeria’s industrial and economic needs.
The development marks a significant change in the status of the two institutions.
Source:Daily Times
