Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, is preparing to host officials of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for the accreditation and re accreditation of several academic programmes following the release of funds by the Adamawa State Government.
The Acting Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr Harrison Edan Mbasumai, disclosed this while receiving staff of the Building Technology Department, School of Environmental Sciences, Jambutu Campus, during a courtesy visit to his office in Yola.
Dr Mbasumai explained that several academic programmes had remained due for accreditation and re accreditation because of inadequate funding. He said the situation changed after Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri approved the release of funds to support the exercise following an appeal by the institution.
He noted that the Building Technology programme is among those scheduled for re accreditation, expressing confidence that the exercise would improve academic standards, enhance the quality of technical education, and strengthen the Polytechnic’s standing.
The Acting Rector commended Governor Fintiri for his prompt intervention and sustained commitment to repositioning the institution, noting that the support would help address longstanding challenges affecting the Polytechnic.
He also praised the unity and professionalism within the Building Technology Department and encouraged staff to sustain the spirit of cooperation, assuring them of his continued support despite his appointment as Acting Rector.
Earlier, the Head of the Building Technology Department, Mr Solomon Goro Ahmed, congratulated Dr Mbasumai on his appointment and pledged the department’s full support for his administration.
He also highlighted the department’s priority needs, including the re accreditation of its programme, provision of workshop equipment, and installation of modern machines to improve practical training for students.
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