FULOKOJA Senate approves affiliation with Auchi Polytechnic; The Senate of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has recently endorsed an affiliation between FUL and Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State. This affiliation pertains to the latter’s operation of selected undergraduate programs of the University, cemented by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalized between the two institutions.
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FULOKOJA Senate approves affiliation with Auchi Polytechnic
The initiative, facilitated by Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, Vice-Chancellor of FUL, saw the reception of Dr. Salisu S. Umar, the Rector of Auchi Polytechnic, on October 17, 2023. During this visit, an agreement was signed, signifying a significant leap forward in academic excellence and the provision of high-quality education to students.
In a memo tabled at the 80th Senate meeting held on December 19, 2023, Prof. Akinwumi highlighted the initial expression of interest in affiliation from Auchi Polytechnic, received on December 2, 2022. FUL swiftly commenced a comprehensive assessment, assembling a three-member team led by Prof. Musa Adeku Ibrahim to conduct a rigorous resource verification at the Polytechnic.
Following a diligent examination, the University Affiliation Team presented a favorable report to the Principal Officers Committee (POC) on June 12, 2023. Subsequently, the POC authorized the formulation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in conjunction with the Auchi Polytechnic team. This culminated in the signing of the MoU on October 17, 2023, at the Federal University Lokoja.
The signing ceremony involved key representatives from both institutions, including Dr. Salisu S. Umar (Rector of Auchi Polytechnic), Mrs. Felicia Eshiotse (Registrar of Auchi Polytechnic), Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi (Vice-Chancellor of FUL), and Dr. Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie (Registrar of FUL).
The Vice-Chancellor emphasized the mutual benefits of this collaboration and requested the Senate’s approval to facilitate subsequent actions by the National Universities Commission (NUC) as part of the necessary requirements. The Senate duly approved the partnership unanimously.
Dr. Salisu S. Umar, the Rector of Auchi Polytechnic, expressed immense gratitude via his official Facebook handle for FUL’s willingness to collaborate on affiliating degree programs. He anticipated that this partnership would offer students a comprehensive education merging theoretical knowledge with practical skills, potentially opening new vistas for their educational journey.
The degree programs encompassed under this affiliation include B.Sc in Mass Communication, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Banking and Finance, Public Administration, Computer Science, Statistics, and Microbiology. The selection of these programs aims to cater to diverse student interests and aspirations.
Dr. Salisu S. Umar also extended gratitude to the Auchi Polytechnic team, recognizing their relentless efforts alongside FUL’s personnel. He expressed confidence that the collaboration would mark the beginning of a fruitful and enduring partnership between the two institutions.
Auchi Polytechnic, established in 1963, is renowned for offering various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Business, Technology, and Arts. With over 8,000 students, it boasts world-class facilities and is one of Nigeria’s pioneer Polytechnics, dedicated to producing well-trained and skilled middle-level manpower in multiple disciplines.
