Gombe State Government Approves Re-Accreditation of Technical Colleges

The Gombe State Government has approved the re-accreditation of all existing technical colleges in the state as part of efforts to support skills development and create entrepreneurship among youths.

This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Education, Prof Aishatu Umar Maigari, while hosting the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), Prof Samson Duna.

The re-accreditation aims to transform the technical colleges into centers of creative industry, nurturing young minds to greater heights. The state government is currently running a World Bank project, Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS), focused on transforming skills development in formal and non-formal sectors.

The Director General of NBRRI, Prof Samson Duna, commended the state government for adhering to standards and quality in major projects. He assured the Ministry of Education of NBRRI's support in infrastructure development to take the sector to the next level.