Speaker Abbas lauds Tinubu for upgrading FCE Zaria to varsity

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Thursday, applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the upgrade of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Zaria, to the Federal University of Education.

The Speaker stated that President Tinubu has once again demonstrated his unwavering love and support for the Nigerian education system by granting approval for the upgrade.

“I commend and thank the President for this bold move. It is a testament to Mr. President’s commitment to improving the Nigerian education system. We are grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for this historic development,” the Speaker said.

With the establishment of the new university, the Speaker noted that more Nigerians, especially those pursuing careers in teaching and education, will have greater access to higher education.

Speaker Abbas also extended his congratulations to the people of Kaduna State, particularly Governor Uba Sani and the Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, for “this significant achievement.”

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In addition, the Speaker expressed warm congratulations to the community of the former FCE, especially the governing council and the acting Vice Chancellor of the newly upgraded university, Dr. Suleiman Balarabe.

“I express my deep gratitude to all the key stakeholders whose efforts ensured the realization of the Federal University of Education, Zaria. Their resilience and dedication have brought us to this point. I thank God that their hard work was ultimately successful.”

He encouraged citizens to take advantage of the new Federal University of Education, Zaria, to further their education.