2015 Budget Highlights: Polytechnics to become universities

Polytechnics in the country are expected to be upgraded into Technical Universities following the adoption of a road-map by Cabinet.

Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, presenting the 2015 budget statement to Parliament on Wednesday said: " Work is ongoing on the conversion of our Polytechnics into Technical Universities. A roadmap has been agreed by cabinet and this house will soon consider amendments to the Acts establishing the Polytechnics."