Senate Passes Bill To Initiate University of Applied Science Kachia, Kaduna—-The Senate has  passed a bill  to establish a Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna  State.

This followed the adoption of a report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on establishments of the university  at plenary on Tuesday.

The report was presented by the Chairman, Sen.Mohammed, Muntari (APC- Katsina).

Muntari in his presentation said  stakeholders at the public hearing on establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia Kaduna State supported the passage of the bill.

He said the school would help provide scientific knowledge to the improvement and solution of environmental hazard and provide exposure on professional studies in technology.

“The hallmark of the proposed Federal University of Applied Sciences, is to produce graduates well equipped with practical and theoretical grounded knowledge in technology, applied science, commerce and management.

“This will reduce risks and challenge of productivity, data and information, cost benefits, marketing and security bedeviling humanity.

“The establishment of the Federal University will reduce the ills around national economy and de-escalating chances of entrenching heinous criminal activities being perpetrated by men of the underworld.

“The knowledge and skills that would be acquired by the graduates from the envisaged Act of the National Assembly will definitely go a long way in expanding and deepening the horizon of the graduates in information management.

“It will consequently improve national integration and general social progress of the multicultural, young people of this country with yearning and aspiration to acquire skills in information, economic and science management.

He urged the Senate to consider and approve the report for benefit of humanity in general and Nigeria as a nation.

Similarly, Senate also at plenary passed a bill to establish the Federal University of Technology Ilaro in Ogun State.

The passage followed adoption of report of committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND

In his remarks, Senate President Godswill Akpabio thanked the  lawmakers for their contributions in  ensuring  passage the bills.

He expressed believe  that if the two bills are signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, the institutions would add to the country’s knowledge, increase in food production and also help the nation to move forward positively.

Union Bank Reaffirms Support for Education in Nigeria; Backs 10th Edition of Maltina Teacher of The Year—-Union Bank of Nigeria, in continuation of its on-going efforts to improve the standard of Nigerian education, has partnered with Nigeria Breweries, makers of Maltina malt drink, as the official financial sponsor of the 10th-anniversary edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Award.

The bank is supporting this year’s anniversary edition, themed ‘A decade of inspiring excellence in teaching’, as part of its corporate strategy and vision to improve three core aspects of education in Nigeria: improving access, improving quality, and optimising learning outcomes through cross-industry partnerships.

Union Bank, an advocate dedicated to ensuring the bright educational future of Nigerian youngsters, wants to succeed in this noble endeavour by achieving its objectives by leveraging the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably SDG 4—Quality Education.

This dedication has led to the Bank developing its own unique educational assistance platform, Edu360. The Edu360 program is an initiative targeted at facilitating much needed investments in the educational sector through capacity building for teachers while developing collaborations between parents and educators regarding child development and curriculum.

According to Nigerian Breweries, the Maltina Teacher of the Year Award, which is in its tenth run since its launch in 2015, is an initiative aimed at recognising and celebrating exceptional teachers whose performances have impacted and positively improved the academic growth of students in Nigeria.

Speaking on the Bank’s support towards the 10th Anniversary of the Teacher of the Year Award Ceremony, Union Bank’s Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Olufunmilola Aluko said
“Union Bank is delighted to partner with a laudable initiative like the Maltina Teacher of the Year that seeks to spotlight and acknowledge incredible educators who have positively shaped the minds of Nigerian students. This collaboration closely aligns with the bank’s overall aim of improving the standard of education within the country while also ensuring there’s equal access to every child, male or female, seeking to acquire life-changing knowledge that will benefit not only themselves and their immediate family but also the wider society”.

Union Bank remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting education, viewing it not only as a Sustainable Development Goal but also as a value-adding enterprise within its chain of business interventions.

They firmly believe in investing in Nigeria’s future and recognise the strategic importance of quality education in the nation’s development.

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