By Rauf Oyewole
The Alumni Association of the Bauchi State College of Agriculture has asked the government to name the institution after the former President Goodluck Jonathan to pave way for more development and special interventions.
The Association said this on Saturday at a press conference. The President of the Association, Sani Mu'azu explained that the major reason for the request for name change is for the Institution to bear “Goodluck Jonathan College of Agriculture and General Studies” where the school would be Polytechnic instead of monotechnic.
“This change is not merely symbolic; it carrie s significant practical implications.
With this new status, the college would be eligible to benefit from interventions by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), which would unlock new opportunities for funding, research, and infrastructure development.
“This adjustment would align the institution with national standards and open new avenues for growth and modernization. Moreover, changing the nomenclature would provide the opportunity to accommodate more courses, such as Entrepreneurship Development, Sciences
related courses, and other disciplines that would enhance the institution's relevance and competitiveness.
According to the Alumni, Jonathan personality and his contributions to the nation's education and democracy qualified him for the honour.
“We are proposing Goodluck Jonathan for this honor due to his remarkable commitment to democracy, education, and the development of Nigeria. During his presidency, Jonathan demonstrated a strong passion for education, introducing initiatives such as the: Almajiri Education Programme, aimed at integrating Qur'anic education into the formal education system.
“Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID), which provided scholarships to first -class graduates of Nigerian universities. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), which provided funding for
infrastructure development and research in tertiary instit utions Jonathan's administration also established 12 new federal universities, increased funding for education, and implemented programs to improve access to education for disadvantaged groups.”
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