Nigerian Government Announces Plans To Unbundle Technical And Science Colleges Merger

Nigerian Government Announces Plans To Unbundle Technical And Science Colleges Merger

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to reverse the merger of federal technical colleges and science schools in Nigeria……. CONTINUE READING

The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, during a one-day stakeholders’ meeting focused on the challenges facing technical colleges.

Mamman voiced his dissatisfaction with the merger, arguing that it undermined the benefits initially intended by establishing separate technical colleges. He clarified that these institutions should cater exclusively to students interested in technical education, while science students should attend conventional colleges.

The minister criticized the decision to merge the institutions as a mistake and stressed the need for technical colleges to fulfill their role in providing skills that can drive national development. He also highlighted the issue of low student enrollment in technical colleges, emphasizing their critical role in skill development and national progress.

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