Federal Polytechnic Orogun set for takeoff
The federal government of Nigeria has approved the take-off of the Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, Delta State.
The approval was announced over the weekend by the Minister of Education, Mr. Adamu Adamu, with a view to commencing academic activities in September, 2022.
Adamu stated this after inspection of the polytechnic site in Orogun, Ughelli North Local Government area of Delta State, saying all requirement for the institution to takeoff has been met.
According to Sonny Echono, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, who represented Adamu, the visit was to inspect the site on the instruction given to the team to coordinate and facilitate all arrangements for a successful takeoff next year.
On his part, the Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege who hosted the inspection team, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the approval of the polytechnic.
Omo-Agege noted that the initiative for the bill to set up the polytechnic during the 8th Senate was not an easy task.
The Federal Polytechnic Orogun will be the first polytechnic owned by the federal government in Delta state.
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