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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The House of Representatives has approved a bill for the establishment of Federal College of Science and Heath Technology, Mbu Isiuzo, in Enugu State, for second reading.
The proposed legislation, which has as its short title ” a bill to amend the Federal Polytechnic ( establishment) Act ,2023, is sponsored by the member representing Enugu East/ Isi-uzo Federal Constituency of Enugu, Paul Nnamchi.
Nnamchi, in his lead debate, said the bill is intended provide legal framework for the establishment of specialized institution to cater for the needs of the people.
The lawmaker noted that “the essence of this bill is to provide highly specialized institution that will disseminate knowledge related to the development of technology, applied science management and other fields of study. My constituents are in dire need of a Federal College of Science and Health Technology.”
He added that ‘once the Federal College of Science and Health Technology is established, it will not only bridge the gap in non-existence Science and Health Technology institutions in the Federal Constituency but will also serve Enugu State and the neighbouring states.”
