The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has successfully accredited and re-accredited 47 programmes, including some backlogged applications dating as far back as 2009, at Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja (Kogi Poly).

The Rector of the institution, Professor Salisu Ogbo, made this announcement during a Stewardship Forum organised by members of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kogi State Chapter.

He also mentioned the establishment and accreditation of the School of Agricultural Technology at Itakpe, which offers four programs: Agricultural Technology, Animal Health and Production Technology, Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Technology, and Horticulture and Landscape Technology.

His words, “Constitution of Academic Board Central Results Verification Committee, leading to proper scrutiny of results, cost effectiveness, and reduction in time wastage at the Academic Board meetings; Introduction of Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the conduct of the General Studies and other examinations with large classes, which has curbed unethical practices and ensured prompt release of results.

He further mentioned that to avoid fake result, they have also provided new statement of result template with additional security features against falsification and also E-results computation and display of semester results online for students.

“Furnishing and provision of adequate up-to-date textbooks, Journals and e-library components at the Polytechnic Library, Establishment and successful Resource Inspection of Mass Communication, Clothing and Textile Technology and Printing Technology programmes at the ND level.

He said they have also eventually signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) for collaboration, smooth take off and eventual accreditation of the Department of Mechatronics Engineering Technology at the School of Engineering, Itakpe.

Also, academic Linkage and Affiliation with the Federal University Lokoja for Top–Up Degree and Regular Undergraduate Programme leading, to the award of First Degree in various disciplines. This also includes staff, students, facilities, sharing and exchange programme.