EKITI STATE POLYTECHNIC RECEIVES NBTE APPROVAL FOR 17 NEW PROGRAMMES, TAKING TOTAL TO 23

Legitdan News reports that Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti, has recorded a major breakthrough as the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) granted accreditation to commence seventeen (17) additional academic programmes. This brings the total number of approved programmes in the institution to twenty-three (23), signaling a remarkable leap in the school’s academic growth and institutional expansion.

The news was received with excitement by the Management, Staff, and Students of the Polytechnic. According to many, the development signifies another major stride in the institution’s steady journey toward excellence in technical education and innovation.

The newly approved programmes span both the National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) levels, and they include:

Approved Programmes

National Diploma (ND):

1. Accountancy

2. Agricultural Technology

3. Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology

4. Computer Science

5. Business Administration

6. Cooperative Economics

7. Hospitality Management Technology

8. Food Science and Technology

9. Library and Information Science

10. Public Administration

11. Statistics

12. Science Laboratory Technology

13. Computer Engineering

Higher National Diploma (HND): 14. Accountancy
15. Artificial Intelligence
16. Cybersecurity
17. Software and Web Development
18. Agricultural Business
19. Crop Production
20. Fisheries Technology
21. Agricultural Extension and Management
22. Electrical Electronics (Power & Machine Option)
23. Electrical Electronics (Telecommunication & Electronics Option)

The Rector of Ekiti State Polytechnic, Dr. Sunday Osinkolu Ajeigbe, described the approval as a “dream come true” and the result of consistent and tireless efforts from both the academic and administrative teams. He emphasized that the institution is now better positioned to meet the academic and professional development needs of Nigerian youths—especially in cutting-edge fields like Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Software Development.

This recent achievement further cements the Polytechnic’s reputation as a fast-rising center for technical and vocational education, entrepreneurship, and innovation in Nigeria.

With the expansion in its programme offerings, the institution now provides prospective students with a wider range of study options—while continuing its mission to produce skilled, industry-ready graduates who can drive national development.

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