Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa
Administrative block
MottoLearning, Technology and Services
Motto in English
Learning, Technology and Services
TypePublic
Established1 July 1983; 40 years ago (1983-07-01)
RectorAbdullahi Alhassan Ahmed[1][2][3]
Academic staff
900
Students10,000
Location
Nasarawa
,
Nasarawa State
,
Nigeria

08°32′N 07°42′E / 8.533°N 7.700°E / 8.533; 7.700
Websitefpn.edu.ng

The Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, abbreviated FPN, is a tertiary institution in Nasarawa, Nasarawa State, Nigeria commonly referred to as FedPolyNas or simply FPN. The school was established on 1 July 1983 by the Federal Government of Nigeria to foster technological development in the society. In 2019, the school matriculated over 3,681 students, 2,361 being National Diploma and 1,320 being Higher National Diploma students.[1] The Rector as of November 2020, Abdullahi Ahmed, revealed to National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) boss in Abuja, the desire of the institution to become a reference point in terms of adequate ICT infrastructure and standard training facilities and how much had been invested so far.[2]

Organisation

All basic lectures are held in English language.

Fees

Schools

FedPolyNas is divided into six schools:[4]

S 1 – School of Applied Sciences
S 2 – School of Business Studies
S 3 – School of Environmental Studies
S 4 – School of Engineering Technology
S 5 – School of General Studies
S 6 – School of Continuing Education

Associations

Below is the list of all registered associations, clubs and societies as of 2011:[4]

Funding

The school was one of the 19 federal and state own polytechnics to receive financial support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in July 2017. As reported by The Guardian, the institution got N43.5m out of a total of N847.4m.[6]

Event hosting and infrastructure

Sports

Lighthouse, Nasarawa 2017
Nasarawa 2017 Mascot
Gate, Mini stadium
Ta'al Sports pavilion

The institution got the chance to improve on its sports infrastructure when it was selected to host the 19th Nigeria Polytechnic Games Association (NIPOGA) events that was held between April 26 to May 6, 2017,[7] tagged "Nasarawa 2017",[8] in which Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) emerged overall winners. According to its rector as of then, Prof. Shettima Abdulkadir Saidu, the facilities realized included an indigenously made cauldron, mascot, the pavilion named after the then Nasarawa State governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, plus the commissioning of a 1,500 capacity Multipurpose Hall, named after the Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari. In addition, the FPN FM 88.5 Radio station, which broadcast the entire NIPOGA activities was commissioned.[9] The events were promoted by the A3 Foundation.[10]

The school participated in the 19th National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)/Nigeria Polytechnics Senior Staff Games (NIPOSSGA) events, held April 21–28, 2018, in Enugu.[11]

Events

In 2018, the school hosted the 91st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP).[12]

Discipline

In 2008, about 133 students from the previous academic session drawn from all the departments of the school were, according to its then rector, Pius Salami, during the matriculation ceremony for the 2007–2008 student set expelled for certificate forgery and examination malpractice related offences.[13]

Controversies

High cost of rent

In 2022, due to the ASUU strike affecting federal universities, many students opted for a change of institution, including Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa. This influx of applicants led to a significant surge in house rental prices. Single rooms and self-contained apartments, which used to cost as little as ₦30,000 and ₦55,000, respectively, saw their rents skyrocket to as high as ₦100,000 for single rooms and ₦300,000 for self-contained units. Despite students' repeated attempts to draw the attention of school authorities and the Student Union Government (SUG) president to address this issue, their efforts have been in vain. This situation has left numerous students filled with regret over their choice of institution.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Nasarawa Poly matriculates 3,681 students, urges them to abide by regulations". Premium Times. 27 April 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b "NITDA urges Nigeria's tertiary institutions to imbibe technology in teaching". Premium Times. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  3. ^ Adedigba, Azeezat (5 February 2019). "Nigerian govt appoints new Nassarawa polytechnic rector". Premium Times. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  4. ^ a b Students Information Handbook (2011 ed.). Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa.
  5. ^ "Corruption: ASUP chairman advocates capital punishment". Premium Times. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  6. ^ Lawal, Iyabo; Atueyi, Ujunwa (13 December 2017). "N62.3b TETFund intervention riddled by complaints". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  7. ^ Akpodonor, Gowon (26 April 2017). "19th NIPOGA Games begin in Nasarawa State". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  8. ^ Umeh, Kanayo (29 April 2017). "We are set to host NIPOGA Games, says rector". The Guardian. Abuja. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  9. ^ Abel, Abogonye (13 May 2017). "Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa counts blessings as Laspotech wins NIPOGA 2017". The Guardian. Lafia. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  10. ^ Umeh, Kanayo (26 January 2017). "NIPOGA: A3 Foundation preaches youth empowerment through sports". Abuja. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  11. ^ "NBTE/NIPOSSGA Games: 22 teams jostle for football glory". Premium Times. 24 April 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  12. ^ "ASUP seeks 5-year single tenure for Rectors, principal officers". Premium Times. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  13. ^ Ajobe, A. T. (3 March 2008). "Nigeria: Exam Malpractice - Fed Poly Nasarawa Expels 133 Students". All Africa. Abuja: Daily Trust. Retrieved 29 December 2020.

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