{"id":162765,"date":"2025-05-16T22:54:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T21:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/minister-gives-reason-for-rejection-of-borno-skills-college-bill"},"modified":"2025-05-16T23:56:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T22:56:23","slug":"minister-gives-reason-for-rejection-of-borno-skills-college-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/minister-gives-reason-for-rejection-of-borno-skills-college-bill","title":{"rendered":"Minister gives reason for rejection of Borno skills college bill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Tunji Alausa, the minister of education, has opposed a bill seeking to establish a federal college of entrepreneurship and skills acquisition in Borno state.<\/p>\n<p>Alausa\u2019s position was outlined in a memorandum presented on Thursday during a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education.<\/p>\n<p>The minister advised lawmakers to prioritise funding for existing institutions rather than creating new ones.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe ministry reaffirms the federal government\u2019s policy on citing federal institutions equitably across states,\u201d Alausa said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis policy ensures that no state hosts more than one federal polytechnic at a time while guaranteeing that every state has at least one such institution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCurrently, all states except Sokoto and the FCT are engaged in this initiative.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTherefore, the ministry urges the distinguished members of the green chambers to prioritise resource allocation towards the successful take-off of already established institutions rather than initiating new ones.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alausa also highlighted that the ministry has streamlined and expanded the process for establishing private tertiary institutions.<\/p>\n<p>He encouraged states and individuals to take advantage of this avenue to contribute to national education development.<\/p>\n<p>Citing current financial constraints, Alausa added that the ministry recommends halting plans for the proposed skills college in Borno.<\/p>\n<p>Usman Balami, the lawmaker sponsoring the bill, argued that the proposed college would play a critical role in tackling youth unemployment.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed the importance of equipping young Nigerians with practical, market-relevant skills.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn our rapidly changing job market, possessing a varied skill set is crucial for success and adaptability,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe college will effectively bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring that graduates emerge ready to meet workforce demands.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fuad Laguda, chairman of the committee, said that if passed, the bill would pave the way for Nigerians to gain skills across a wide spectrum\u2014including social sciences, arts, humanities, technology, science, entrepreneurship, and vocational education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Tunji Alausa, the minister of education, has opposed a bill seeking to establish a federal college of entrepreneurship and skills acquisition in Borno state. Alausa\u2019s position was outlined in a memorandum presented on Thursday during a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education. 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