Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic is a tertiary learning institution in Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It was founded in 1991. The institution is accredited by the National Board for Technical Education with the mandate to provide access to education in technology and commerce. it offers both ordinary and higher national diplomas to students on graduation.
History Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic was established by Akwa Ibom State of Akwa Ibom State Government edict no:11 of 1991. The decision to establish the institution was taken after the creation of Akwa Ibom state from Cross River State in 1987, the official commissioning of the institution took place on Friday 24th January 1992. A total of 961 students were admitted and registered in fifteen academic programmes established by the Ministry of Education. The programmes were Science, Environmental Studies, Communication Arts and Engineering
Library The polytechnic library has digital information resources that support teaching and learning in the institutions and the library is open from 8 to 9 o'clock daily.
Courses The polytechnic runs various courses under schools/faculties such as Applied Sciences, Communication Arts, Preliminary Studies, Business and Management, Engineering, Environmental Studies and Legal Studies. School of Applied Sciences
Department of Computer Science Department of Hotel and Catering Management Department of Science Technology Department of Statistics School of Business Management
Department of Accountancy Department of Business Administration Department of Office Technology & Management Department of Marketing Department of Public Administration Department of Legal Studies School of Communication Arts
Department of Arts and Design Department of General Studies Department of Mass Communication School of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering Department of Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering School of environmental Studies
Department of Architecture Department of Building Technology Department of Estate Management Department of Surveying and Geo-Informatics Department of Quantity Surveying Department of Urban and Regional Planning The polytechnic is owned by Akwa Ibom State. In 2019, the Governor of the State promised to give the institution a grant of One hundred million naira to ensure that all the courses they offer are fully accredited.
Part-time/Evening Programme Courses School of Applied Sciences Science Laboratory Technology Computer Science Statistics
School of Business and Management Accountancy Banking & Finance Business Administration Marketing Office Technology & Management Public Administration
School of Communication Art Mass Communication
School of Engineering Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Civil Engineering Technology
School of Environmental Studies Architecture Technology Building Technology Estate Management Quantity Surveying Urban and Regional Planning
Entrepreneur/skill/partnership Akwa ibom polytechnic partner with SMEDAN to create a skill acquisition club in the school. The partnership is to help students in acquiring entrepreneur skills closer to them on self development.
Ranking In 2023 Akwa poly is ranked the second polytechnic in Nigeria.
See also List of polytechnics in Nigeria
References External links https://akwaibompoly.edu.ng/