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FCTA pledges to fast track work on science, tech varsity

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) via its Education Secretariat has pledged to speed up work towards completion of the FCT University of Technology to decongest FCT College of Education, Zuba.

The newly inaugurated Mandate Secretary of Education Secretariat, Dr Danlami Hayyo, disclosed this on Thursday in Zuba, Abuja, during the college’s Inauguration of Deans, Appointment of Directors, HODs, Chairmen and Members of Standing Committee/Presentation of Awards and Welfare Ceremony.

According to him, “One of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda is education and this we in FCTA Education Secretariat through the intervention of our Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, we will prioritize.

“We have to create another tertiary education in the nation’s capital to decongest the population in the FCT College of Education Zuba.

“The establishment of the FCT University of Technology will help to reduce the population and if possible we will even establish Polytechnic to accommodate the large number of youth to study their primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in the nation’s capital”.

Ihayyo also added that he will ensure improved funding of physical facilities and capacity building of staff of the institution.

Earlier in his address of welcome, the Provost of FCT College of Education, Zuba, Dr Sule Mundi said many people in the college have helped the Nigerian nation fulfill its promise of a nation that’s always looking forward.

Mundi said: “Many of our colleagues, here in the FCT College of Education have used a total of your wisdom, experiences, kindness, discipline and compassion to mentor our students and achieve our goal that states that each generation has a responsibility to the next generation.

“Therefore, today, we are meeting to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of our nominees, applaud their contributions, and be inspired by their dedication and resolve towards their passion. It’s not every day that one gets to be paraded around and recognized for their hard work and achievements. Whether we’re honoring individuals who have contributed significantly to their professions as teachers, or who have made outstanding contributions to their various units, these awards are a testament to the fact that a united commitment to excellence and determination can lead to success at the highest level.

“Today’s ceremony also marks a special occasion for all of us, as it gives us an opportunity to inaugurate our newly elected Deans of schools, appoint qualify staff members into various positions as Heads of Department, Directors and coordinators of units and programmes”.

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