Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic is a tertiary learning institution in Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.[1][2][3] It was founded in 1991. The institution is accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) with the mandate to provide access to education in technology and commerce.[4][5] it offers both OND and HND certificates to students on graduation.
History
Akwa Iboma State Polytechnic was established by Akwa Ibom state of Akwa Ibom state Government edict no:11 of 1991. The decision to establish the institution was taken after the creation of Akwa Ibom state from Cross River State in 1987, the official commissioning of the institution took place on Friday 24th January 1992. A total of 961 students were admitted and registered in fifteen academic programmes established by the Ministry of Education. The programmes were Science, Environmental Studies, Communication Arts and Engineering[6]
Library
The polytechnic library has digital information resources that support teaching and learning in the institutions and the library open 8 - 9 o'clock daily.[1]
Courses
The polytechnic runs various courses under schools/faculties such as Applied Sciences, Communication Arts, Preliminary Studies, Business and Management, Engineering, Environmental Studies and Legal Studies.[7][8][9][10]
School of Applied Sciences
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Hotel and Catering Management
- Department of Science Technology
- Department of Statistics
School of Business Management
- Department of Accountancy
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Office Technology & Management
- Department of Marketing
- Department of Public Administration
- Department of Legal Studies
School of Communication Arts
- Department of Arts and Design
- Department of General Studies
- Department of Mass Communication
School of Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Electrical/ Electronic Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
School of environmental Studies
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Building Technology
- Department of Estate Management
- Department of Surveying and Geo-Informatics
- Department of Quantity Surveying
- Department of Urban and Regional Planning
The polytechnic is owned by Akwa Ibom State. In 2019, the Governor of the State promised to give the institution a grant of One hundred million naira to ensure that all the courses they offer are fully accredited.[11]
Notable alumni
See also
References
- ^ a b "List of All Federal, State & Private Polytechnics in Nigeria 2021". www.myschoolgist.com. 2017-01-03. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ Nigeria, Media (2018-02-06). "Polytechnics In Nigeria With State & Location". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Current List Of (NUC) Approved Polytechnics in Nigeria". Latest JAMB News | All Nigerian Universities News. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "State Polytechnics | National Board for Technical Education". net.nbte.gov.ng. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic akwaibompoly| School Fees, Courses & Admission info". universitycompass.com. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "About us". Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "About Us". Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic. Archived from the original on 2010-03-11. Retrieved 2010-03-17.
- ^ Akemim (2018-01-24). "List of Courses Offered at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua". Eduinformant. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ Academy, Samphina (2019-07-28). "List of Courses Offered in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic". Samphina Academy. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "List of Courses Offered by Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic". www.myschoolgist.com. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Akwa Ibom government earmarks N100m grant for accreditation of polytechnic courses". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-05-13. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
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