The Federal Government has promised to facilitate policies, support and encourage Private Polytechnics in Nigeria.
The Minister for Education, Prof. Tahiru Mamman gave the assurances when he met with Proprietors of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria in Abuja, expressed concern over Polythecnic education in Nigeria, promised Government support and encouragement.
The Minister promised to explore policy’s that will facilitate government support for Private Polytechnics in Nigeria.
The Minister acknowledged the significant role Polythecnic education plays in national development, emphasized the need for collaboration in the area of training, capacity building and improving the environment for private Polytechnics to thrive.
The Minister expressed his willingness to engage relevant government agencies to address the challenges faced by Private Polytechnics.
He said challenges of funding and equipment, difficulty in attracting students, populating the schools and addressing JAMB Policy as it affects Private Polytechnics would get the desired attention.
He stressed the need for policy shift to private Polytechnic education, described the Polytechnic education as the way to go in addressing the technology gap of the country.
While he promised to explore the causes affecting private Polytechnics in JAMB, said solutions would be proffered to enable Private Polytechnics fill their carrying capacity.
In his remarks and speaking on behalf of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria, Prof. Benjamin Aniereobi, Proprietor of Prime Polytechnic, Gidan Bassa, located in Kogi State, stressed the importance of Polythecnic education in driving technology in National development.
He called for the support of the federal government in funding, addressing JAMB carrying capacity for Private Polytechnics as well as other policies acting as challenges to Private Polytechnic education.