The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted full accreditation for all the programmes presented by the Kwara State Polytechnic during the just concluded accreditation and resource inspection visit of the Board to the institution.
Similarly, the Board has given the green light for the commencement of several new National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, set to launch in the upcoming 2025/2026 academic session.
The Board in its letter of approval signed by the Director of Polytechnic and Allied Programmes, Dr. (Mrs.) Fatima Kabir Umar, details the approval of a diverse range of new programmes, including d pioneering National Diploma in Medical Imaging, ND Health Information Management.
The Board also grant approval for the commencement of the following HND programmes, Agribusiness Technology, Crop Production Technology, Journalism and Media Studies, Tourism Management Technology, Mechatronics Engineering and Urban and Regional Planning amongst others.
Dr. Umar, during a recent NBTE team visit to the institution which preceded the approval, expressed satisfaction with the existing facilities and curriculum offerings of the Polytechnic. She commended the proactive initiatives taken by the Managements.
She further called on the Management not to rest on her oars by introducing more programmes that will keep the teaming admission seekers from roaming the streets.
Responding, the Rector, Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed acknowledged the thoroughness of the NBTE accreditation team and expressed gratitude for their constructive feedback. He assured that the Management is committed to addressing any identified areas for improvement.
Some of the Polytechnic staff who lauded the Management on the feat, are optimistic that the approval will drive further innovations in teaching and learning, ultimately contributing to the overall development of Technical and Vocational Education in Nigeria.
