Stakeholders hails President Tinubu for signing bill into law
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law three bills sponsored by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, establishing the Federal College of Education, Bende, Abia State; the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Bende, Abia State; and the Federal University of Okigwe, Imo State.
The institutions aim to provide quality education and research opportunities, catering to the educational needs of the Southeast region.
Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, Levinus Nwabughiogu, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Monday.
He stated that the Federal College of Education, Bende would offer full-time courses, teaching, instruction, and training in technology, applied sciences, commerce, arts, social sciences, humanities, and management.
He added that the institutions would also carry out research in the development and adaptation of techniques, and make provision for the appointment of a provost and officials of the college to carry out the administration and discipline of students, and for related matters.
Similarly, the University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item, Bende, Abia State, will provide high-quality medical education and training to students, including undergraduate and graduate programs in various health-related fields. The university will also conduct research in medical sciences, health policy, and healthcare delivery to advance knowledge and improve health outcomes.
“The proposed Federal University Okigwe, Imo State, will also provide quality education, research opportunities, and cater to the educational needs of the people,” Nwabughiogu said.
In his reaction, Imo North District Senator,Sen. Patrick Ndubueze expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for signing the bills into law, appreciating the Senate led by Senator Godswill Akpabio and ,the Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu and colleagues, and Nigerians for their profound support.
He added that the establishment of the University marks a significant milestone in promoting education and development in Imo State, and South East at large.
Meanwhile the Chief Executive Officer of IKORO OKIGWE newspaper and Imo State born business mogul High Chief Sir PMC Okeke, has applauded the Federal Government and the Senator representing Okigwe zone, Senator Patrick Ndubueze,success achieved, stressing that this is in line with the vision of IKORO OKIGWE in bringing more development in the area.
He called on all Okigwe zone sons and daughters to rally round Senator Ndubueze in making sure the institution becomes one of the best globally.
Senator Ndubueze urged the people of the Southeast region to continue supporting the Tinubu-led government, promising more democracy dividends.
