Toto LG Chairman Seeks Relocation of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa to Toto After Upgrade to University
By Yahaya Idris
The Executive Chairman of Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Hon. Pharm. Ahmed Baba Yahaya, has appealed to the Federal Government to relocate the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, to Toto following its recent upgrade to the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The appeal was made during a courtesy visit by the council chairman and a delegation of prominent stakeholders from Toto Local Government Area to the Senator representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, in Keffi.
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According to the chairman, the delegation visited the senator to express appreciation for his role in facilitating the institution’s upgrade and to seek his legislative support in ensuring that Toto Local Government Area is considered as the new permanent site for the polytechnic.
Hon. Baba Yahaya applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the transformation of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, describing the decision as a landmark achievement for higher education in Nasarawa State.
He argued that relocating the polytechnic to Toto would promote equitable development across the state while stimulating economic activities in the area.
“First, we are here to appreciate you for your efforts towards the successful upgrade of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa to the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa.
“We are also appreciating His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for approving the upgrade of the Polytechnic to university status.
“As a result, the Polytechnic is expected to be relocated to a new site, and we are appealing for its relocation to Toto Local Government Area in the interest of balancing, equity, and even development,” the chairman stated.
The council chairman noted that locating the institution in Toto would boost economic growth, create employment opportunities, improve infrastructure, and expand access to quality tertiary education for residents of the local government and neighbouring communities.
He further appealed to Senator Wadada to use his influence at the National Assembly to facilitate the siting of the institution in Toto, assuring the senator and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of the continued support of the people of Toto for both the Federal and Nasarawa State governments.
Responding, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada commended the delegation for what he described as a thoughtful and development-oriented initiative.
The senator praised the unity displayed by the people of Toto and appreciated their continued support for the APC-led administrations at both the federal and state levels.
He assured the delegation that he would present their request to the appropriate authorities and pursue it vigorously through legislative channels to achieve a positive outcome.
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Senator Wadada reaffirmed his commitment to attracting more federal projects and infrastructure to Nasarawa West Senatorial District and pledged to continue working closely with stakeholders in Toto Local Government Area to secure greater developmental benefits for the area.
The delegation was led by Hon. Pharm. Ahmed Baba Yahaya and included the traditional ruler of the area, the Ohinoyi Ogye, alongside other political, traditional, and community stakeholders.
