22/07/2025
Distinguished Senator Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi is leading debate on the Bill (SB.884) to establish the Federal University of Technical Education in Kamba, Kebbi State. He argues this addresses Nigeria's critical need for skilled technical manpower to drive industrialization and technological growth, stating current efforts are hampered by a lack of qualified instructors ("putting the cart before the horse").
The proposed university aims to produce high-quality technical teachers and innovators, become a technology incubation hub, develop new teaching methods for key sectors (agriculture, industry, etc.), upgrade artisan skills, and review national technical syllabi. This aligns with Africa's urgent need highlighted by WEF/UNESCO – facing a massive youth population, a $40B annual education funding gap, and severe shortages of teachers and classrooms.
Kamba is presented as a strategic location in an underserved agrarian area with minimal federal presence, near feeder schools and international borders (Benin/Niger), ensuring community support. Senator Abdullahi stresses the bill supports President Tinubu's education focus and positions Nigeria for pan-African digital initiatives, urging colleagues to pass it swiftly as a vital national investment.
