By Uba Abdullahi
Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic (HAFEDPOLY), Kazaure, Jigawa State, has secured approval from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to introduce a broad range of new National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes.
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The development marks a major milestone in strengthening the institution’s academic capacity and expanding access to market-driven technical education.
At the National Diploma level, the newly approved courses include Mass Communication, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Accountancy, Fashion and Design, Polymer Technology, Library and Information Science, Banking and Finance, and Hospitality Management.
For advanced studies, the NBTE granted HND approval for Journalism and Media Studies, Library and Information Science, Polymer Technology, Fashion and Design, Statistics, Accountancy, Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, and Architectural Technology.
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In addition, specialized ND offerings were approved across affiliated faculties.
The College of Health Sciences and Technology will now run programmes in Public Health Technology, Community Health Technology, and Environmental Health Technology while the School of Agricultural Technology secured approval for Animal Health Technology and Production Technology.
Reacting to the accreditation, Acting Rector Dr. Bashir Ahmad Danzomo commended the NBTE assessment team and reiterated management’s resolve to uphold rigorous academic standards while equipping students with practical skills for self-reliance.
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Expressing equal optimism, Governing Council Chairman Dr. Jummai Kperoge noted that these additional offerings will elevate the polytechnic’s national profile and attract prospective scholars nationwide.
Management described the milestone as a vital contribution toward national workforce development and youth empowerment.
