Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has received full accreditation for all programmes submitted to the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), following a recent inspection and assessment visit by the board.
In a statement issued by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Halimat Garba, the NBTE also approved the introduction of several new National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes. These new courses will commence with the 2025/2026 academic session.
”The Board in its letter of approval signed by the Director of Polytechnic and Allied Programmes, Dr. (Mrs.) Fatima Kabir Umar, details the approval of a diverse range of new programmes.
”This include 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 granted approval for the commencement of the following HND programmes, Agribusiness Technology, Crop Production Technology, Journalism and Media Studies.
”The remaining HND programmes granted approval are Tourism Management Technology, Mechatronics Engineering and Urban and Regional Planning amongst others,” Garba said.
The PRO quoted the Rector, Engr. Abdul Jimoh-Mohammed acknowledging the thoroughness of the NBTE accreditation team and expressed gratitude for their constructive feedback
