11/08/2025
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic was established in 1991 through edict No. 11 by the Akwa Ibom State Government. The institution began with 961 students admitted into 15 academic programs, including Science, Environmental Studies, Communication Arts, and Engineering. Officially commissioned on January 24, 1992, the polytechnic offers Ordinary and Higher National Diplomas, accredited by the National Board for Technical Education.
*Key Milestones:*
- *Founding Year:* 1991
- *Official Commissioning:* January 24, 1992
- *Initial Enrollment:* 961 students
- *Programs:* Science, Environmental Studies, Communication Arts, and Engineering
*Institutional Development:*
The polytechnic operates under the ownership of Akwa Ibom State and has received significant support, including a N100 million grant in 2019 to ensure full accreditation of its courses. Additionally, the institution has partnered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to create a skill acquisition club, promoting entrepreneurship skills among students.¹ ²
*Academic Offerings:*
The polytechnic comprises several schools, including:
- *School of Applied Sciences*
- *Departments:*
- Computer Science
- Science Technology
- Statistics
- Hotel and Catering Management
- *School of Business Management*
- *Departments:*
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Office Technology & Management
- Public Administration
- *School of Communication Arts*
- *Departments:*
- Mass Communication
- Arts and Design
- General Studies
- *School of Engineering*
- *Departments:*
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- *School of Environmental Studies*
- *Departments:*
- Architecture
- Building Technology
- Estate Management
- Surveying and Geo-Informatics
- Quantity Surveying
- Urban and Regional Planning
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic has demonstrated growth and commitment to quality education, ranking second among polytechnics in Nigeria in 2023.