The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to revitalizing polytechnic education through equipping all federal polytechnics to enable them produce competent graduates that could meet the demand of the Nigerian evolving economy.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while commissioning a one-storey Lecture rooms and laboratory building and procurement of laboratory equipment at the Federal polytechnic Bali, in Taraba state.
Alausa, who was represented by the Director, Polytechnic Education and Allied institutions, Dr.Ejeh Usman, said the government spent the sum of N390 million for the project.
He said the building and equipment provided would enhance practical learning and research activities in the polytechnic.
Alausa said the project was executed under the NEEDS assessment revitalizion Fund projects, adding that it will provide conducive environment for lectures and practical session.
The minister explained that the Federal Polytechnic Bali was second to benefit from the NEEDS assessment revitalizion Fund for the project after Kaduna polytechnic, adding that the facility will boost the institution's capacity for hands-on technical training and also facilitate innovative research and development,
He said the facility will also prepare students for real world challenges by giving them access to modern tools and technology.
While urging the management of the institution to make good use of the facilities for effective teaching of students, Alausa further assured that the federal government remained committed to prioritizing education which is a cornerstone of National development.
Earlier in his address, the Rector of Federal polytechnic Bali, Dr Mohammed Usman, lauded the federal ministry of Education for executing the project in the institution, adding that the facilities provided will further enhance learning and research activities in the polytechnic.