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Senate passes bill backing Akwa Ibom’s federal university of technology

The Nigerian Senate passed a bill to give legal backing to the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi in Akwa Ibom State, which was established five years ago without an Act of Parliament. The bill was sponsored by Senator Ekong Sampson, and the university's Vice-Chancellor described the development as a significant step that will secure the institution's legal status.

Pidgin: Nigerian Senate don pass bill wey go give legal backing to Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi for Akwa Ibom State wey dem establish am five years ago without Act of Parliament. Senator Ekong Sampson na im sponsor the bill, and di university Vice-Chancellor call di development di best gift of di year wey go secure di school legal status.

How this affects you: Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi (FUTIA) is affected by now having a legal framework for its administration and operations.

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