BREAKING NEWS: TINUBU SIGNS BILL TO ESTABLISH FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SEE LOCATION.
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law a bill converting the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro into the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro (FUTI) — the first federal university in Ogun West.
The Senate President announced the move and commended Senator Olamilekan Adeola, who initiated the bill in 2016. Although previously passed by the Senate, the bill had failed to gain traction until this administration.
Highlights:
Passed its third reading in October 2024.
Expected to boost education and development in Ogun West.
Institution already has superior facilities and staffing compared to newer universities.
Tinubu’s educational reforms include student loans, increased funding, and infrastructure upgrades.
