NBTE approves ND Law, Agriculture, other programmes for Kwara Poly

The National Board for Technical Education 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 and Higher National Diploma programmes, set to launch in the upcoming 2025/2026 academic session.

A press statement signed by the Kwara State Polytechnic Public Relations Officer, Halima Garba made available to the press on Monday said, “The Board in its letter of approval signed by the Director of Polytechnic and Allied Programmes, Dr. Fatima  Umar, details the approval of a diverse range of new programmes, including the pioneering National Diploma in  Medical Imaging, ND Health Information Management, ND Industrial and Labour Relations, ND Law, and ND Chemical Engineering Technology, amongst others.

“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,” the statement said.

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, adding “She commended the proactive initiatives taken by the Management under the leadership of the Rector, Abdul-Jimoh Mohammed, emphasising the quality and relevance of the newly introduced programmes in addressing current educational needs and labour market demands.

She further called on the Management not to rest on its laurels by introducing more programmes that will keep the teaming admission seekers from roaming the streets.

Responding, the Rector, Abdul-Jimoh Mohammed, acknowledged the thoroughness of the NBTE accreditation team and expressed gratitude for their constructive feedback.

He said, “The Management is committed to addressing any identified areas for improvement, highlighting a dedication to maintaining the highest educational standards.”

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.