Kogi State Polytechnic Gets Accreditation for New Programmes; The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted Kogi State Polytechnic full institutional accreditation, approving 18 programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session. This milestone was announced by the Rector, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, during the institution’s 32nd Matriculation Ceremony held on 18 January 2025.
Additionally, the NBTE approved the introduction of eight new programmes following a Resource Inspection Visitation.
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Full Accreditation for 18 Programmes
The polytechnic achieved a 100 per cent success rate in the accreditation exercise conducted from 18 to 20 December 2024. The following programmes are now fully accredited:
- ND Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- ND Computer Engineering Technology
- HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (Power and Machine Option)
- HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (Electronic and Telecommunication Option)
- ND Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
- ND Accountancy
- HND Accountancy
- ND Business Administration and Management
- HND Business Administration and Management
- ND Public Administration
- HND Public Administration
- HND Science Laboratory Technology (Microbiology Option)
- HND Urban and Regional Planning
- ND Library and Information Science
- HND Library and Information Science
- ND Horticultural Technology
- ND Animal Health and Production Technology
- ND Agricultural Technology
Approval for 8 New Programmes
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The NBTE has also approved the launch of the following programmes:
- HND Civil Engineering Technology
- HND Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing Option)
- HND Building Technology
- HND Architectural Technology
- HND Surveying and Geo-Informatics
- ND Printing Technology
- ND Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
- ND Mass Communication
Commitment to Academic Standards
Professor Usman emphasized that none of the institution’s programmes currently holds a denied or interim accreditation status, a testament to the polytechnic’s commitment to maintaining high academic standards.
Out of the 57 total programmes offered, 19 have been introduced under the current administration, representing 33.3 per cent of the institution’s offerings.
Acknowledgments and Future Vision
The Rector commended the collective efforts of staff, from cleaners to security personnel, for their vital contributions to the accreditation success. He also extended heartfelt gratitude to the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his unwavering support and for fostering a learning-friendly environment.
Professor Usman reiterated his dedication to transforming Kogi State Polytechnic into a model institution renowned for excellence across Nigeria.
