The Chairpersons of the Governing Councils of federal polytechnics have highlighted significant challenges affecting the institutions, calling on the federal government to improve infrastructure, security, and management practices. The communique followed their meeting in Calabar from February 9 to 14, 2025. The chairs cited poor roads, unreliable electricity and water supply, and limited internet connectivity
The Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Mrs Edumma Enobong Essien, has pledged to transform the institution into a hub for innovation and practical learning that transcends paper qualifications. She pledged on Monday during the inauguration of the Convocation Committee for the school’s maiden convocation, held in her office. Essien emphasised that her administration aims to
The Joint Action Committee of staff unions at Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, has appealed to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to appoint a substantive management team for the institution after seven years of operating under acting leadership. The unions, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP), and Non-Academic Staff
Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, has ranked seventh in a ranking conducted by Pole Global Marketing (PGM), an international research and evaluation body. The ranking covered 180 tertiary institutions in Nigeria, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. According to PGM, the ranking was based on key performance indicators, such as academic excellence, community impact,
Mrs Edumma Enobong Essien, the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, has pledged to make the institution more practice-focused. She added that technical education must exceed paper qualifications and focus on innovation, industry, and invention. Essien expressed her determination to bridge the gap between theory and practice, while expanding learning beyond classrooms. According to her,
The Ochi’Idoma of Idoma land, HRM Agabaidu John Elaigwu Odogbo, has urged the management of Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, to work diligently towards restoring the institution’s lost reputation through discipline, innovation, and community collaboration. He made the call when the Polytechnic’s leadership, led by the Rector, Arc. Dr Henry Ojobo paid a courtesy visit to
The Federal Polytechnic, Wannune, Benue State, has announced the commencement of applications for the position of Polytechnic Librarian, which will become vacant on March 16 2026. In a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Dr Muhammad Ndas Ndaeji, the institution said the post is open to qualified internal and external candidates with
The Federal Polytechnic, Wannune, Benue State, has announced the commencement of applications for the position of Registrar, which will become vacant on March 16 2026. A statement signed by the institution’s Registrar and Secretary to Council, Dr Muhammad Ndas Ndaeji, said the position is open to qualified and experienced candidates with strong administrative and leadership
The Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, has announced the commencement of its online screening exercise for admission into National Diploma (ND) full-time programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. According to a statement signed by the Registrar, G. O. Soko, the exercise is open to candidates who selected the institution as their first choice in the
The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, has emerged as Nigeria’s top tertiary institution in the latest national ranking conducted by Pole Global Marketing, an international evaluation body, based on the implementation and adoption of Blackboard, as directed by the Federal Ministry of Education. The ranking, which assessed over 180 institutions including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education,
