Hon Onuigbo lauds Tinubu, Ben Kalu for expanding access to Tertiary education in South East
The member representing South East in the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep Sam Onuigbo, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law three Higher Education Bills, that will see three Tertiary institutions spring up in Abia and Imo states .
The three bills are for the establishment of Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, and Federal College of Education, Bende, Abia State, sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, and the third, for the Federal University, Okigwe, Imo State,which also attracted strong lobbying from the Deputy speaker.
Hon Onuigbo in a release noted that by this singular legislative action, the two leaders have expanded access to tertiary institutions for young people in the zone as well as boosted employment opportunities for the people.
The former two-term member of the House of Representatives declared:
“This legislative achievement comes as a clear demonstration of Kalu’s visionary leadership, deep commitment to educational development, and dedication to the socio-economic advancement of the South East and the nation at large.
“An for the President, I doff my heart for the expeditious assent to these timeless and transformative bills. In fact, by this act, Mr. President, you have once again demonstrated your administration’s commitment to inclusive development, nation-building, and the empowerment of our youth through education.”
Onuigbo, who represented Ikwuano Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency in the Eighth and Ninth National Assembly, maintained that the three new institutions will not only expand access to quality education, but also catalyse the socioeconomic growth in Abia and Imo States.
“Without doubt, Kalu’s legislative foresight and effective advocacy continue to inspire hope for a better future and sustainable progress for the younger generation. His understanding and collaboration with the Presidency have continued to pave the way for generations of Nigerians to access quality education.
“It is by creating such equal opportunities and striving to build a brighter future for the next generation that the nation’s greatness is assured. And, for this, I and all well-meaning people from the South East are hugely grateful,” he stated.
The former Rep who is Chairman of Security and Climate Change Committee on the NEDC Governing Board, further observed that with more and more young people getting access to quality education, the nation would be assured of qualitative home-grown and adaptive solutions to various socio-economic challenges associated with climate change and food insecurity.
Hon Onuigbo, who is also the sponsor of Nigeria’s signature legislation, the Climate Change Act, generally known as Sam Onuigbo Climate Change Act 2021, noted that what President Tinubu and Kalu have done through the new institutions prepares a greater number of younger Nigerians for the rapidly expanding global knowledge economy.
