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ABOUT THE POLYTECHNIC
Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic is a renowned institution based on a distinctive and attractive campus that provides top quality academic, social and cultural facilities to students. The polytechnic is ranked the best in Nigeria and is consistently at the top set of institution for student satisfaction. The philosophy of the polytechnic is embodied in her MOTTO which is "SKILL FOR TECHNOLOGICAL FREEDOM". The philosophy is principally aimed at inculcating in students and staff the discipline of hard-work to be able to acquire both the practical and theoretical skills necessary for self-reliance.
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE POLYTECHNIC
Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana (formerly The Federal Polytechnic, Unwana Afikpo) was established by Decree No.33 of 1979. The Polytechnic effectively took off in November 1981 when the-pioneer Rector late Engr. Dr. O. B. Epelle assumed duties at the temporary Office at Afikpo. Work then commenced on the rehabilitation of the Polytechnic's temporary site at Okposi in Ohaozara Local Government Area of the then Imo State. At the same time, perimeter survey of the permanent site of the Institution at Unwana, in Afikpo Local Government Area commenced. On April 30, 1982, the Foundation Stone of the Polytechnic was laid at Unwana by the' then Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, ChiefDr. Alex Ekwueme.
On May 27, 1982 the Institution admitted its first batch of 178 students for courses in Business Administration and Management, Secretarial studies, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology and Mechanical· Engineering Technology. The Institution has since included Accountancy, Civil Engineering Technology and Science Laboratory Technology Departments. Other departments which included;
Computer Science, Pre ND Science, Food Technology, Ceramic Technology, Hospitality and Tourism
Management, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Estate Management, Surveying and Geolnformatlcs Technology, Architectural Technology, Mathematics/Statistics, Agricultural Technology, Public Administration, Marketing and' Pre ND Business Studies had since been accredited. Most of these departments run programmes in both National and Higher National Diploma Courses.
On September 25, 1982, the Polytechnic was officially declared open at a matriculation ceremony which marked the formal admission of the first batch of students. The student population has grown from 178 in 1981182 to more than 5000 in 2010/2011 session.
On the 9th of June, 1987, the Polytechnic moved to its permanent site from where it operates now. Unwana the permanent home of the Institution is a town by the bank of the Cross River. Unwana people have a rich culture as well as a conducive environment for academic pursuits.
(a) To provide trained manpower in applied Science, Technology and Commerce particularly on sub-professional grades;
(b) To provide the technical knowledge and vocational skills necessary for agricultural, industrial, commercial and economic development;
(c)To provide people who can apply scientific knowledge to the improvement and solution of environmental problems for the use and convenience of man;
(d) To give an introduction to professional studies in engineering and other Technologies;
(e) To give training and impart the necessary skills leading to the production of craftsman, technicians and other skilled personnel who will be enterprising and self-reliant; and
(f) To enable our young men and women to have an intelligent understand mg of the increasing complexity of technology.
Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana in its 30 years of existence from October 1981 till date has not only lived and performed creditably within expectation but well above board.
Computer Science, Pre ND Science, Food Technology, Ceramic Technology, Hospitality and Tourism
Management, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Estate Management, Surveying and Geolnformatlcs Technology, Architectural Technology, Mathematics/Statistics, Agricultural Technology, Public Administration, Marketing and' Pre ND Business Studies had since been accredited. Most of these departments run programmes in both National and Higher National Diploma Courses.
On September 25, 1982, the Polytechnic was officially declared open at a matriculation ceremony which marked the formal admission of the first batch of students. The student population has grown from 178 in 1981182 to more than 5000 in 2010/2011 session.
On the 9th of June, 1987, the Polytechnic moved to its permanent site from where it operates now. Unwana the permanent home of the Institution is a town by the bank of the Cross River. Unwana people have a rich culture as well as a conducive environment for academic pursuits.
PHILOSOPHY OF THE POLYTECHNIC
The philosophy of the polytechnic is embodied in her MOTTO which is "SKILL FOR TECHNOLOGICAL FREEDOM". The philosophy is principally aimed at inculcating in students and staff the discipline of hard-work to be able to acquire both the practical and theoretical skills necessary for self-reliance. The Logo shows the local pottery/ceramics, one of the mankind's earliest technologies. Inside the pot with a gear wheel stopper are ears of rice an expression of the link between agriculture technology and engineering technology. The entire conception is a symbol of technology. The objectives of the Polytechnic are in keeping with the Federal Government policy on Technical Education which broadly stated, are: (a) To provide trained manpower in applied Science, Technology and Commerce particularly on sub-professional grades;
(b) To provide the technical knowledge and vocational skills necessary for agricultural, industrial, commercial and economic development;
(c)To provide people who can apply scientific knowledge to the improvement and solution of environmental problems for the use and convenience of man;
(d) To give an introduction to professional studies in engineering and other Technologies;
(e) To give training and impart the necessary skills leading to the production of craftsman, technicians and other skilled personnel who will be enterprising and self-reliant; and
(f) To enable our young men and women to have an intelligent understand mg of the increasing complexity of technology.
Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana in its 30 years of existence from October 1981 till date has not only lived and performed creditably within expectation but well above board.
RECTORS: PAST AND PRESENT
Engr. (DR) O. Epelle | 1st October 1980 to Sept. 30, 1989 |
Prof. ZakA. Obanu | 1st October, 1989 to September 1997 |
Sir G. I. Amasiatu | 1st April, 1998 to 21st March, 2006 |
Prof. Francis O. Otunta | 1st July, 2006 to 12th July, 2014 |
Ven. O. Ibe- Enwo | 1st September, 2014 till Date |
DEPUTY RECTORS (ACADEMIC): PAST AND PRESENT
MR. A. E. AWA | 1984 to 1992 |
MR. M. J. E. AGBASSI | 1993 to 1994 |
ENGR. E. S. EZECHUKWU | 1995 to 1996 |
MR. A. E. AWA | 1996 to 1997 |
SIR G. I. AMASIATU | 1998 to 1998 |
MR. NDUKWE AGWU | 1999 to 2002 |
ENGR. N. N. NZENWA | 2003 to 2006 |
MR. J. O. E. ONYIA | 6th Dec., 2006 to 2009 |
DR. (MRS.) A. N. ACHILIKE | 15th Sept., 2009 to 2011 |
ENGR. E. I. IGWEONU | 16th Sept., 2011 to 2015 |
FELIX U. ATTAH | 18th Feb., 2015 till date |
DEPUTY RECTORS (ADMIN.): PAST AND PRESENT
ENGR. O. C. IHEAMADU | Aug. 1, 2008 to Nov. 1, 2010 |
DR. MICHAEL I. ANUNA | Dec. 2010 to June 30, 2013 |
MR. FELIX U. ATTAH | July 2, 2013 to Feb 17th, 2015 |
A. INYA IBIAM | Feb 15th, 2015-Till Date |
REGISTRARS: PAST AND PRESENT
MR. E. A. OKEREKE | 5th May 1982 to 19th Dec. 1984 |
MR. N. UDONSI | 24th April, 1984 to 1st Aug.1989 |
MR. P. O. EDEM | July 31, 1989 to Dec. 31, 1991 |
MR. I. V. OBI | Jan. 1992 to Jan 2002 |
MRS. A. D. OKONO | Feb. 2002 to 2013 |
MR. VALIK OKAFOR | 2013 to TILL DATE |
VENERABLE OGBONNIA IBE-ENWO RECTOR: AKANU IBIAM FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC UNWANA |
FELIX UROKO ATTAH DEPUTY RECTOR (ACADEMICS) | A. INYA IBIAM DEPUTY RECTOR (ADMIN) |
VALENTINE IK OKAFOR REGISTRAR | M. A. AZUBUIKE BURSAR |
EZEKIEL U. EZEORAH DIRECTOR OF ICT | DR. ROMANUS O. ATTAMA CHIEF LIBRARIAN |
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