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ABUJA – The Senate President, Godswill Obong Akpabio on Friday declared that the establishment of more tertiary institutions in the country is to make education at that level accessible to all Nigerians.
Akpabio stated this at the opening ceremony of the Public Hearing organised on bills seeking for establishment of Federal Polytechnic Onueke, Ezza South in Ebonyi State and Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri.
He said the gathering reflected the shared commitments of the Senate and other critical stakeholders to fostering inclusive and sustainable development through education.
“Education remains a cornerstone for national progress and its accessibility to all Nigerians, regardless of their geographical or socio-economic status, is a priority for this Senate.
“In a nutshell, creation of more tertiary institutions, particularly, specialised ones, is geared towards making education at that level, more accessible to Nigerians.
“The two bills under consideration are aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s educational framework and expanding opportunities for skill acquisition and intellectual development”, he said. The Senate, according to him, remained committed to legislative initiatives that promote equity, growth and the prosperity of the nation. Earlier In his welcome remarks, the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Muntari Dandutse (APC Katsina South), said the two proposed institutions, aligned with the government’s agenda to strengthen the education sector, reduce unemployment and improve the socio-economic conditions in the country.
