Senate passes bill to upgrade Yabatech to University, establish Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi

By Nneka Nwogwugwu

A Bill to upgrade Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) to a Federal University and to establish Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State, has been passed by the Senate.

The approval for the establishment of both universities followed the consideration of two separate reports by the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND.

Senator Nora Daduut (APC, Plateau South), who presented the report on behalf of the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita, said the establishment of the Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi would provide the required manpower needs of Nigeria, Vanguard reports.

The lawmaker added that “the knowledge and skills acquired from the institution would contribute to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and increase Nigeria’s revenue earnings.”

In addition, the lawmaker noted that “The upgrade of Yaba College of Technology to a full-fledged Federal University of Technology would boost the acquisition of scientific and technological knowledge in the country.”