Group: FG’s N48bn for varsity engineering workshops will boost skills
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The Tinubu Media Volunteers has described the Federal Government’s approval of N48bn for the upgrade of engineering workshops and laboratories in 12 selected universities as a commendable move.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group argued that the intervention was timely and essential for the acquisition of technological knowledge by Nigerian graduates.
The statement read, “We acknowledge that the intervention will be used to rehabilitate and equip modern workshops and laboratories with cutting-edge, industry-relevant facilities to bridge the gap between theory and practical competence.
“It is also expected that the intervention will focus on the rehabilitation of engineering and technological faculties in the selected universities. Furthermore, the funds will be used to upgrade existing facilities or support the construction of new engineering workshops.”
The TMV noted that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was determined to use the intervention to enhance skills acquisition and economic diversification.
Aligning with the position of the Minister of Education, the group described the high-impact project as a strategic initiative aimed at positioning tertiary institutions as hubs of innovation and practical problem-solving.
“In addition, we are gladdened that following President Tinubu’s commitment to repositioning education at all levels as a driver of national development, the Federal Government has also unlocked the sum of $552m under the Hope-Edu programme to accelerate basic education reform across the country.
“The Hope for Quality Education for All programme is co-financed by the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education. It supports measurable reforms which are in tandem with the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative,” the statement added.
The group further maintained that the developments were verifiable evidence of well-thought-out plans by the administration to bolster the country’s education sector.
