Eastern Polytechnic, Port Harcourt

Eastern Polytechnic
Motto Where Tradition Meets Innovation
Type Private
Established 2008 (2008)
Founder S. A. N. Egwu
Chairman Prof. Jerry Agada
Rector Rev. Fr. Malachy Aguzuru
Address 34 Ogboroama Street, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Website easternpolytechnic.org

Eastern Polytechnic is the first private polytechnic in Rivers State, Nigeria.[1] It was established in 2008 and has its main campus in Rumuokwurusi, Port Harcourt. From the start, the institution has consistently relied on the ideals of innovation, entrepreneurship and commitment, to equip its students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a wide range of careers. The current rector is Rev. Fr. Malachy Aguzuru C.S.Sp, who was ordained to the priesthood on 9 July 2005.[1]

The establishment of Eastern Polytechnic was approved by the Federal Ministry of Education (FME). The institution is also accredited by the National Board for Technical Education.[2][1]

Courses

Eastern Polytechnic offers national diploma and higher national diploma courses at undergraduate levels. The general duration for the ND programme is two years. As of February 2016, courses accredited by the NBTE include:[1]

Governing Council

The institution has a governing council comprising a chairman and members appointed by the proprietor to serve for a period of two years. They may be renominated or reappointed but may not serve more than two terms.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Akanimo Sampson (5 February 2016). "First Private Polytechnic Springs Up in Rivers, By Akanimo Sampson". News Rescue. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "Approved Private Polytechnics in Nigeria as at January, 2016". Nbte.gov.ng. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  3. ↑ "Jacob Osei Yeboah Bestowed With Governing Council Member in Nigeria". Peace FM Online. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2016.

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