Federal Govt To Reposition Polytechnics for Innovation, Job Creation
- Nigeria's government aims to transform polytechnics for job creation and innovation through comprehensive reforms
- Minister Alausa emphasizes practical skills, entrepreneurship, and research initiatives for graduates' success in the workforce
- The retreat gathered education leaders to discuss how polytechnics can drive national development through innovation and sustainability
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide
FCT, Abuja - The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government is seeking to transform polytechnics for job creation and innovation through comprehensive transformation
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, said innovation, good governance, and sustainability are the key drivers for national development.
Alausa stressed the need for Nigeria to equip graduates with practical, industry-ready skills.
He disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Education is focused on revitalising Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
He stated this while speaking on the theme, ‘Transforming Polytechnic Education in Nigeria: Innovation, Good Governance and Sustainability for National Development’ on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
“Polytechnics are not mere institutions; they are the crucibles where innovation meets practicality, where skills forge economic resilience, and where sustainable development becomes a lived reality for our nation.”
“We have adopted a policy that ensures our Polytechnic graduates are industry-ready, innovative problem-solvers capable of driving national development.”
As reported by The Punch, the retreat was organised by the Conference of Heads of Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, and similar institutions for council chairmen, commissioners of education, rectors, registrars, and bursars on Wednesday in Abuja.
Alausa urged polytechnic leaders to prioritise entrepreneurship and research initiatives.
“Innovation must be the heartbeat of our Polytechnics. I urge you to foster entrepreneurship centres, research hubs, and industry partnerships that turn ideas into prototypes, inventions into enterprises, which will graduate into job creators.”
List of polytechnics in Nigeria offering B.Sc programmes
Recall that several polytechnics in Nigeria now offer bachelor’s degree programmes, expanding their academic reach beyond traditional diploma qualifications.
Institutions such as Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kaduna Polytechnic, and Lagos City Polytechnic have introduced B.Sc, B.Ed, and B.Tech degrees.
The development marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s tertiary education landscape, bridging the gap between polytechnic and university education.
Tinubu's govt takes new decision on polytechnics
Legit.ng also reported that the federal government announced plans to grant polytechnics degree-awarding powers ending the HND dichotomy.
Alausa said the reform would elevate polytechnics into centres of excellence and attract stronger industry partnerships.
The education minister emphasised transparency, accountability, and sustainability as key priorities for the new era of polytechnic education.
Source: Legit.ng
