Title: Sen. Banigo Pushes Bill to Upgrade Omoku College to Federal University of Technology Date Published: 01 July 2025 Description: The lawmaker representing Rivers West Senatorial District, Sen. Dr (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has sponsored a bill seeking the transformation of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, into a full-fledged Federal University of Technology. The bill, presented at a public hearing, aims to amend the Federal Universities of Technology Act to reflect this strategic upgrade.Speaking at the hearing, Senator Banigo emphasized the need for Nigeria to adapt to an increasingly technology-driven global environment. She argued that upgrading the institution would align its mandate with the country’s economic and developmental goals, especially in training a technologically skilled workforce and driving innovation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).“The Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, has served the nation well in training technical educators, but its current scope is limited in addressing today’s complex technological challenges,” she said. Attached Images: 6d834ff4aba80a199c744d3f8909dbe4a6925e80ecc6674f89d5f7ae2fb5ee34.jpg, 7c441aac0bc6761badc83ec060acde5965acd0ec41fa8c225cbebc5f0efcba9e.jpg Attached Video: None