President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Federal Polytechnic in Ayede, Ogo-Oluwa Local Government Area of Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
This was made known in a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Arc. Sonny Echono, and addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde.
According to the letter, Buhari also approved a take-off grant of ₦2 billion for the new Polytechnic from the funding resources of TETFund for the provision of core facilities for immediate take-off.
“Also, technical team from Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) will soon visit your state to identify the site in Ayede, Ogo-Oluwa L.G.A. and assess its readiness for commencement of academic activities October 2021,” the letter added.
It would be recalled that Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo promised the people of Oke-Ogun zone in Oyo State that the federal government would establish a polytechnic in the area, after the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari.
“We have been touring Oke-Ogun for a few days now. We have received all the requests from the people and we will address them,” Osinbajo said while addressing monarchs and other residents of Oke-Ogun at the Palace of Bagi of Saki in Saki town.
“Oke-Ogun deserves a federal institution, we will give you a Federal Polytechnic. We will also ensure that we see to the trans-border market in Saki. It will be part of our plans. Buhari is true to his words and we will do all we’ve promised.” Osinbajo promised.