The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has secured the National Board for Technical Education accreditation to commence eight new academic programmes.
This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Polytechnic’s Director, Information, Public Relations and Protocol, Rabi’u Wada.
According to him, the feat has allowed the institution to achieve a remarkable 100 per cent accreditation status.
He said, “This landmark achievement affirmed the academic excellence and institutional quality of the Institution.”
He explained that the letter was conveyed by the Director, Polytechnic Programmes Department, NBTE, Fatima Umar, adding that “The board also gave approval for the Polytechnic to commence eight new Academic programmes.
“This further expands our academic portfolio in response to emerging national needs and global trends.”
Wada highlighted the newly approved programmes to include “Higher National Diploma, HND in Crime Management, Cooperative Economics and Management, Taxation, Cybersecurity and Data Protection.
“Others are: Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Communication and Media Studies, Film and Multimedia Production and National Diploma, ND in Urban and Regional Planning.
“While commending the Polytechnic’s commitment to quality and innovation, the NBTE also highlighted certain operational areas to be addressed for the full regularisation of the newly introduced programmes.
“These include requirements in operational costs for departments, infrastructure, and equipment, which the institution is already working on in line with NBTE standards.”
The statement revealed that the Rector of the Polytechnic, Sani Usman, described the development as a bold validation of the Polytechnic’s capacity to deliver high-quality technical and vocational education in line with Nigeria’s developmental goals and global best practices.
Wada further stated that the Rector noted that the new programmes reflected the institution’s commitment to staying ahead of the curve in digital technology, media innovation, economic development, and urban planning.
