The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has secured full accreditation from the National Board for Technical Education to launch eight additional academic programmes, marking a major milestone in the institution’s pursuit of academic excellence.
The development was announced in a statement released on Wednesday by the Polytechnic’s Director of Information, Public Relations and Protocol, Rabi’u Wada.
According to the statement, the accreditation brings the institution’s status to a 100 percent success rate in programme approval by the NBTE.
“This remarkable achievement affirms the academic strength and institutional quality of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi,” Wada stated.
The letter of approval was conveyed by Fatima Umar, Director of the Polytechnic Programmes Department at NBTE, who outlined that the new additions are in response to evolving national priorities and global demands.
The newly accredited programmes include Higher National Diplomas in Crime Management, Cooperative Economics and Management, Taxation, Cybersecurity and Data Protection, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Communication and Media Studies, as well as Film and Multimedia Production. Additionally, a National Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning was approved.
Wada explained that while NBTE commended the institution for its commitment to quality and innovation, it also emphasized the need to address some operational areas such as departmental funding, infrastructure, and technical equipment. He noted that the Polytechnic is already making progress in aligning these areas with NBTE standards.
Reacting to the development, the Rector of the Polytechnic, Sani Usman, described the accreditation as a clear endorsement of the school’s ability to provide top-tier technical and vocational education.
“This is a bold validation of our institution’s capacity to deliver transformative education that aligns with both national development goals and international best practices,” he said.
Usman added that the new programmes reflect the school’s dedication to staying at the forefront of digital transformation, media advancement, economic development, and urban innovation.
The Polytechnic believes these additions will broaden academic opportunities for students while strengthening its role in nation-building through skill-driven education.
