Eastern Polytechnic, Port Harcourt

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Eastern Polytechnic
MottoWhere Tradition Meets Innovation
Type Private
Established2008(16 years ago) (2008)
FounderDr. S. A. N. Egwu,JP
Chairman Prof. Jerry Agada
Address
34 Ogboroama Street
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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]

Contents

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] [3] [4]

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. [5]

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