Senator Ned Nwoko’s Bill to Upgrade Federal College of Education Asaba Passes First Reading

Published on October 2, 2024

In a significant development, Senator Ned Nwoko’s bill to upgrade the Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba to the Federal University of Technology, Asaba, has successfully passed its first reading in the Senate on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

This proposed upgrade aims to expand the institution’s academic offerings and promote higher education in technology, aligning with national objectives.

The bill, titled “A Bill for An Act to Alter the Federal Universities of Technology Act, Cap.F23, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to Provide for the Upgrade of the Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba to the Federal University of Technology, Asaba, and for Related Matters”, seeks to amend the existing legislation governing federal universities of technology.

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The proposed amendment will alter section 1(1) of the Federal Universities of Technology Act by inserting a new subsection (f), which will officially establish the Federal University of Technology, Asaba, as one of Nigeria’s federal universities of technology.

The explanatory memorandum attached to the bill emphasized that, by upgrading the Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba to a full-fledged university, the bill intends to expand its academic offerings and align it with the national objectives of promoting higher education in technology.

It also explained that the bill’s primary aim is to enhance the institution’s role in advancing technological education and research.

Senator Ned Nwoko has strongly advocated for education and development in his region. This bill’s acceptance by federal lawmakers marks a crucial step towards achieving his vision for improved educational opportunities.

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