Governor Simon Bako Lalong is full of praises to President Muhammadu Buhari for his approval of the establishment of Federal Polytechnic Shendam, describing it as cheering news for citizens of the State and a catalyst for the development of the State and the nation.
Governor Lalong who received a letter from the Federal Ministry
of Education conveying the approval of President Buhari for the establishment
of the Polytechnic, said the gesture shows the love that the President has for
Plateau State and the desire to ensure the technological development of the
State and nation at large.
Lalong said “the establishment of Federal Polytechnic Shendam
comes at a time when we are redefining education in Plateau State and focusing
on technical education to give our youths skills that can help them use their
talents to create jobs and solve day-to-day problems of the society. We are
excited that this new institution will connect seamlessly with the new
Technical Schools we are building in Pankshin, Shendam and the upgrade of the
Technical School in Bukuru, all meant to move our students away from education
that leaves them stranded after graduation”.
Governor Lalong also expressed delight that approval has also
been given for the release of N2 Billion naira through the TETFund for the
provision of core facilities towards the take-off of the school within the
shortest possible time. He promised that the Plateau State Government will play
its part by giving all necessary support for the commencement of the
institution, assuring the host community will also be mobilised for support and
collaboration.
He also thanked the leadership and members of the National
Assembly especially those representing Plateau State who pushed for the passage
of the bill for the establishment of the Polytechnic. Others are the Minister
of Education Mallam Adamu Adamu, Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of
Education Arc. Sonny Echono, and all those who in various ways supported the
establishment of the Polytechnic.
It will be recalled that Governor Lalong recently visited
President Muhammadu Buhari to appeal to him for intervention over various
issues concerning Plateau State including funding for the reconstruction of the
Jos Main Market.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of
Plateau State.
1st February 2021.
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