Federal Government Urged to Support Polytechnics for National Development

The Federal Government of Nigeria has been called upon to harness the research efforts of polytechnics across the country to foster national growth and development. This appeal was made by Dr. Usman Sani Tunga, the Rector of Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, during the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP) Week, national conference, and fund-raising ceremony for the ASUP Secretariat Building in Birnin Kebbi.

Dr. Tunga emphasized the crucial role that polytechnics play in national development and urged the government to provide the necessary funding to these institutions to further promote national development. He challenged the conference participants to deliberate on issues of national development and security, stating that no nation can grow without peace.

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The state’s governor, Nasiru Idris, represented by his deputy, Senator Umar Abubakar, echoed Dr. Tunga’s sentiments. He highlighted the mandate of polytechnics in producing higher and middle manpower and their potential to drive economic and social development through the use of science, technology, and management for the nation’s growth.

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“As a former teacher, I commend the polytechnics for turning out graduates to contribute to national growth,” said Governor Idris. The call to action underscores the importance of polytechnics in the nation’s development agenda and the need for increased government support.