By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Bill to establish Federal University of Education in Kano State passes 2nd reading in Senate
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
EducationNews

Bill to establish Federal University of Education in Kano State passes 2nd reading in Senate

Adamu Abubakar
By Adamu Abubakar
Published: June 16, 2022
Share
2 Min Read
Nigerian Senate
Nigerian Senate
SHARE

A bill sponsored by Sen. Jibrin Barau (APC-Kano) for the establishment of Federal University of Education (Technical) Bichi, Kano State on Wednesday passed second reading at the Senate.

Barau in his lead debate said that there was the need to have strong system in the educational sector with establishment of more institutions for training of teachers.

According to him, the objectives of the proposed Federal University of Education in Bichi is to encourage advancement of learning to all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex or political conviction.

“To develop and offer academic, technical and professional programmes leading to the award of certificates, first degrees, post graduate research, diploma and higher degrees with emphasis on planning, developmental and adaptive skills in education.

- Advertisement -

“To produce socially mature educational men and women with capabilities not to only understand the educational and technological needs of Nigeria as a nation, but also to exploit existing educational infrastructure and improve on them to develop new ones.

“To bring quality change in Technical Education by focusing on teacher education, through teaching and learning innovations.

“My highly respected colleagues, the enactment of this bill will go a long way in transforming the decayed educational infrastructure in Nigeria and change the educational fortunes of the country for the better.

“It will also provide a balanced educational development in Kano State and indeed the entire country,” he said.

- Advertisement -

The bill was passed for second reading when put to voice votes by the President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan.

Lawan thereafter referred the bill to the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TetFund for more legislative inputs. (NAN)

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:BichiFederal University of EducationSenate
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article L-R: Non-Executive Director, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Abdu Dantata; Company Secretary/Legal Adviser, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Temitope Hassan; Chairman, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Aliko Dangote; Group Managing Director/CEO, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Ravindra Singhvi; Non-Executive Director, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Olakunle Alake, at the 16th Annual General Meeting of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc held in Lagos on June 15, 2022 Dangote Sugar Refinery restates commitment to FG’s backward integration policy
Next Article Peter Obi is cursed and too stingy to become President — Rev. Mbaka says

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,560.00
Sell Rate ₦1,570.00

Updated: 2 days ago

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

Quick Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Two Firefighters Killed in Idaho Wildfire Ambush as Gunman Opens Fire
International
FG Rewards 18 Civil Servants with Cars, Laptops for Outstanding Service
News
FG Allocates N1.6tn to States, FCT for Infrastructure and Security Over 15 Months
News
PDP Crisis Deepens as Rival Factions Prepare for Separate NEC and National Caucus Meetings in Abuja
Politics Top stories
Dangote Refinery Unveils N720bn CNG Truck Fleet to Slash Fuel Costs, Save Nigeria Over N1.7trn Annually
Energy & Oil
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

Security

Nigerian Troops Neutralize Terror Kingpin Mai Dada, Recover Arms in Multi-Region Operations

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 29, 2025
News

NNPP Welcomes Possibility of Rabiu Kwankwaso Joining APC Amidst Ganduje’s Resignation

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 29, 2025
InternationalNews

Tinubu’s State Visit to Saint Lucia Marks Historic Diplomatic and Cultural Engagement, Presidency Clarifies

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 29, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?