NBTE accredits 33 programmes at Nasarawa polytechnic

The National Board for Technical Education has announced the accreditation and approval of thirty-three programmes at the Nasarawa State Government-owned Isa Mustapha Aqwai I Polytechnic, Lafia, in its efforts towards advancing technical education in the state.

In a letter addressed to the institution’s Rector on April 8, 2025, and signed by the Director of Polytechnic Programmes Department, Dr. Fatima Umar, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, the NBTE disclosed that the approved programmes are to commence academic sessions from the 2025/2026 academic year.

The Director of Information, Public Relations and Protocol of the institution, Mukhtar Wakeel, disclosed this in a press statement on Thursday, which was made available to journalists in Lafia, the state capital.

He noted that the historic milestone achieved by the Polytechnic would significantly broaden its horizon for technical education advancement, professional development, and expand its global competitiveness and presence.

This development is a key testament to the institution’s steadfast commitment to enhancing science and engineering skills in the technical education landscape of the nation.

“IMAP is poised to become one of the nation’s five most competitive polytechnics through professional expertise, collaboration and determined contribution to national and international communities,” he said.

Wakeel mentioned the 16 courses newly accredited by the NBTE include National Diploma Urban & Regional Planning, ND Estate Management & Valuation, ND Quantity Surveying, ND Accountancy, ND Local Government Studies, ND Business Administration and Management, ND Public Administration, ND Civil Engineering Technology, ND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, and ND Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Others are ND Institutional Administration, ND Computer Science, ND Science Laboratory Technology, ND Tourism Management Technology, HND Science Laboratory Technology (Biochemistry Option), and HND Library and Information Science.

He further mentioned the 17 courses approved for the commencement of programmes to include ND Building Technology, ND Office Technology and Management, HND Social Development (Social Welfare Option), ND Computer Engineering Technology, ND Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology, ND Water Resources Engineering Technology, ND Renewable Energy Engineering Technology, and ND Mechatronics Engineering Technology.

Others are HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (Electronic/Telecommunications Option), HND Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing Option), HND Mechanical Engineering Technology (Plant Option), HND Strategic Communication and Media Studies, ND Environmental Science and Management Technology, HND Software and Web Development, HND Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry), ND Geological Technology, and HND Science Laboratory Technology (Environmental Biology Option).

News Online reports that an NBTE accreditation and re-accreditation team visited the Polytechnic in February to make an assessment of the institution’s programmes.