Abia State Polytechnic

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Abia State Polytechnic is a state government owned Polytechnic established in 1992 and located in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. [1] The Polytechnic is composed of different schools, such as the School of Science & Engineering and the School of Business Administration. [2]

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The school's colors are yellow and dark red. The former rector is Onukaogu Abalogun A. [3] The Polytechnic is near the Eyimba International Stadium in Aba.

History

The Abia State Polytechnic ,Abas was established by edit No.8 of 1994 which has a retrospective effect from October 1992. Its location is the former Girls Technical College(GTC) Aba, along Aba Owerri road. The initial intake comprises student taking various certificate programmes. The National Diploma Programmes commenced in the 1994/1995 academic year. The higher National Diploma Programmes were introduced in the 1999/2000 session [4] .

Library

The library provide information resources both online and hard copies that supposed teaching and learning in the polytechnic. The Library is headed by Librarian named Mr.Chigozie Martin Ndulaka. [5]

Faculties and courses offered

According to the latest version of JAMB admission brochure, Abia State Polytechnic offers the following courses/programmes at National Diploma (ND) level. [6]

School of Business and Management Technology

School of Engineering Technology

School of Environmental Design and Technology

School of Food Science and Technology

School of Science and Engineering Technology

Courses like Biology/Microbiology and Chemistry/Biochemistry are only available at HND level. [7]

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References

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  2. "Abia State Polytechnic – Official Website of Abia State Polytechnic, Aba" . Retrieved 2022-02-13.
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  4. "History & Traditions – Abia State Polytechnic" . Retrieved 2024-01-31.
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  7. "Abia State Polytechnic Courses And Requirements". ScholarsAfrik. Archived from the original on 2016-04-01. Retrieved 2016-03-21.

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