Joel Ajayi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law three landmark bills establishing new tertiary institutions in Abia and Imo States. The bills were sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, and the Senator representing Imo North, Distinguished Senator Patrick Chiwuba Ndubueze.
The newly signed laws provide for the establshment of the following institutions:
Federal College of Education, Bende, Abia State
Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item, Bende, Abia Statean Federal University, Okigwe, Imo State
The Federal College of Education, Bende, is set to offer full-time courses and training programs in technology, applied sciences, commerce, and the arts, among others. Similarly, the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item, will focus on advancing medical education and research, addressing the healthcare needs of the region.
The Federal University, Okigwe, sponsored by Senator Ndubueze, will expand access to quality higher education and foster academic excellence in Imo State and the South East region at large.
These developments mark a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to improve educational infrastructure, empower youth, and enhance socio-economic development across the region.
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