Graceland Polytechnic Offa recently welcomed the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) accreditation team, led by Dr. Fatima Kabir Umar, to assess its programs for accreditation. Dr. Umar expressed her impressive remarks about the institution, stating that it exceeded her expectations, particularly with its facilities, which she felt were worthy of a tertiary institution.
“What I can say about Graceland Polytechnic is, I met them, you know, what I was expecting wasn’t even what I saw; I saw more than what I was expecting,” Dr. Umar said. She further elaborated on what impressed her most about the polytechnic, stating, “Because I went through the compound, and I felt that the compound is worthy of a tertiary institution and they are worthy of the programs applied for.”
The Rector of Graceland Polytechnic, Dr. Lateef Olatunji Ademola, welcomed the team and commended the NBTE’s efforts in revamping polytechnic education in Nigeria. He highlighted the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, citing its efforts to provide quality education and training to its students. Dr. Ademola also commended the Executive Secretary, Professor Idris Bugaje, for his determination to provide critical manpower for the nation’s development plans.
The Rector noted that the NBTE’s policies, ranging from commencement of Technology-Enabled Quality Assurance to collaboration with international organizations like UNESCO and ECOWAS, are well-noted and will make a great impact on redefining and re-jigging the polytechnic system towards achieving academic excellence. “These policies are beginning to give the Polytechnic sector a better look and this will invariably make great impact to re-define and re-jig our Polytechnic system towards achieving the much-desired goal of academic excellence,” Dr. Ademola said.
Dr. Ademola emphasized that Graceland Polytechnic Offa is dedicated to producing graduates who are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to compete in the global market. “We are committed to maintaining the quality and standard of Polytechnic Education in Nigeria,” he added.
The accreditation exercise aimed to assess various programs, including ND Accountancy, Institutional Administration, ND Library and Information Science, ND Mass Communication, ND Elect/Elect Engineering Technology, and ND Science Laboratory Technology. Other programs, such as ND Building Technology and ND Urban & Regional Planning, were also due for resource inspection.
Dr. Ademola praised the accreditation team for their dedication to ensuring the quality and standard of polytechnic education in Nigeria. He expressed his gratitude to the NBTE for their efforts in promoting excellence in technical education. “I wish to express our profound appreciation to the NBTE for their efforts in ensuring that Polytechnic Education in Nigeria meets the global standard,” he said.
Graceland Polytechnic Offa has been accredited by the NBTE and offers various programs in fields like Applied Science and Technology, Business and Management, and Engineering and Technology. The institution is committed to providing a conducive learning environment and equipping its students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers.
The accreditation exercise kick-started after a conference meeting in which the NBTE team inspected the polytechnic’s facilities and assessed its programs. Dr. Ademola expressed his gratitude to the NBTE accreditation team for their visit and reiterated Graceland Polytechnic Offa’s commitment to academic excellence. “Once again, I welcome you to Graceland Polytechnic Offa and wish you a happy and smooth accreditation exercise,” he said.
