Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa on the Cusp of Upgrade to Federal University of Mining and Technology

A significant development is underway for Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, as a bill proposing its upgrade to the Federal University of Mining, Engineering, and Technology Nasarawa has successfully passed its first reading at the National Assembly. The proposed university aims to become a center of excellence in mining and engineering education, focusing on harnessing Nigeria's vast mineral resources through specialized training and capacity building.

The bill, titled "An Act to Upgrade the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa to the Federal University of Mining, Engineering, and Technology Nasarawa as a Training Institution for the Development of Mining Engineering and Technology," underscores the importance of developing human capacity in mining and related technologies. If passed into law, the university will play a crucial role in advancing the nation's mining sector.

Further deliberations on the bill are expected as it progresses to subsequent readings. Stakeholders and the institution's management are likely to closely monitor the bill's progress, given the potential impact on the polytechnic's status and the region's educational landscape.

Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, established in 1983, has a strong foundation in technological development and vocational skills acquisition. With a student population of over 10,000, the institution currently offers various National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programs across six schools, including Engineering Technology, Applied Sciences, and Environmental Studies.