NBTE Approves New Programmes for Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic

The Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic has received approval from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to introduce new academic programmes starting from the 2024/2025 session.

This announcement follows a Resource Inspection Visitation conducted by the Board from 20th to 23rd October 2024.

Newly Approved Programmes

The following programmes have been approved:

1. HND Computer Engineering Technology (1 stream, 40 students)
2. HND Surveying and Geo-Informatics (1 stream, 40 students)
3. HND Artificial Intelligence (1 stream, 40 students)
4. ND Banking and Finance (1 stream, 60 students)
5. ND Marketing (1 stream, 40 students)
6. ND Public Administration (1 stream, 60 students)
7. ND Environmental Science and Management Technology (1 stream, 60 students)

Admission Timeline

Admission into the new programmes begins with the 2024/2025 academic session.

If admission does not commence in the approved session, the approval will lapse.

Future admissions will require a fresh resource inspection visitation initiated by the institution.

Accreditation Requirements

The approved programmes will undergo full accreditation when the first sets of students enter their fourth semester.

The Polytechnic must invite the NBTE to conduct this accreditation exercise at the appropriate time.

Failure to secure accreditation within the specified period will prevent further admissions into these programmes.

Next Steps for the Institution

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic is expected to commence admissions promptly to avoid losing the approval.

The Polytechnic should also ensure compliance with NBTE guidelines for accreditation.

The introduction of these programmes marks a significant milestone in expanding academic opportunities at the institution.