President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to sign into law the establishment of three federal institutions in the South East.
The new laws provide for the creation of the Federal College of Education, Bende, Abia State; the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende, Abia State; and the Federal University, Okigwe, Imo State.
In a statement he personally signed, Akpabio said the move would expand access to education and healthcare in the region.
“I commend the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, for his foresight and dedication to the welfare of his constituents and the region. His efforts, alongside those of the Deputy Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi; Deputy Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu; and Senator Patrick Ndubueze, the main sponsor of one of the bills, reflect outstanding leadership and commitment to effective representation,” Akpabio said.
He also said the new institutions “will not only boost access to quality education and research but also cater to the healthcare needs of people in the region.”
Akpabio described the bills as “a significant milestone in promoting education and development in the South East.”