A bill seeking the establishment of a Federal Polytechnic in Daura, Katsina State, was one of five that came under public hearing at the Senate on Tuesday. The Red Chamber Newsmen report that Daura is the country home of President Muhammadu Buhari.

When approved the proposed Federal Polytechnic, Daura, would be the first federal institution in Katsina North Senatorial District, according to promoters of the bill. The bill, being sponsored by Sen. Ahmed Babba-Kaita, was initiated by his immediate predecessor, Sen. Mustapha Bukar, who died early this year. Also featuring at the public hearing were bills seeking the establishment of the Federal University of Education, Aguleri, Anambra, and the National Institute of Construction Technology and Management, Uromi, Edo. They are being sponsored by Sen. Victor Umeh (Anambra Central) and Clifford Ordia (Edo Central) respectively.