Nigeria, June 26 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of two critical federal institutions in Gombe State.

They are the Federal Orthopaedic Hospital in Billiri and a Federal College of Education (Special) in Dukku.

The Director-General, Press Affairs to the Governor, Ismaila Misilli, disclosed this in a statement. Mr Misilli noted that the move follows the signing of two landmark bills into law, marking a significant step in addressing gaps in specialised healthcare and inclusive education in the North-east region.

The Federal College of Education (Special) in Dukku is designed to train teachers equipped to handle learners with special needs.

According to Mr Misilli, the institution aims to address the country's sho...