A bill seeking to amend the Federal Polytechnic Act has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives.
The proposed legislation, co-sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Lagos lawmaker Fuad Laguda, aims to modify the Federal Polytechnics Act, Cap 17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, to introduce additional functions for polytechnics in Nigeria.
Leading the debate during plenary, Laguda emphasised the need for the amendment, citing the expanding scope and role of polytechnic education in the country.
Urging his colleagues to support the bill, he said its ultimate goal is to enhance technical education for Nigerian students by strengthening the polytechnic system.
Following the debate, Abbas, who presided over the session, put the bill to a voice vote.
After its adoption, it was referred to the Committee on Polytechnic and Higher Technical Education for further legislative action.