The Polytechnic Ibadan. Oyo State Nigeria

olytechnic is to provide for students training and development of techniques in Applied Science, Engineering, Environmental Science and Commerce. The Polytechnic has been producing majorly middle-level manpower that has been making valuable contributions to the social and economic development of the country. Over the years The Polytechnic, Ibadan has also produced high-level manpower in many of the disciplines taught in the Institution such as urban and regional planning, mass communication etc. The institution has been performing this function creditably well for over forty years. The graduates of The Polytechnic, Ibadan are found in almost all areas of endeavour both within and outside the country. By the amendment to the principal Edict of The Polytechnic, which came into force on 17th March, 1987, four Satellite Campuses of The Polytechnic were created. They took off during 1981/82 session and were sited at Eruwa, Saki, Iree and Esa-Oke. Each of the Campuses is headed by a Director who is responsible to the Rector for the administration and discipline of the campus. However, with the creation of Osun State, the campuses at Iree and Esa-Oke have become the property of Osun State Government and are today known as Osun State Polytechnic Iree and Osun State College of Technology Esa-Oke. It is important to point out that the then Technical College was situated at the South Campus while the then University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) took off at the North Campus. The Polytechnic also offer a wide range of specialized short courses not only for the purpose of improving the vocational competence of technical and commercial workers, but also to provide an opportunity for presenting the most recent advances in knowledge and techniques to specialist groups. It also provides opportunities for creative development and research related to the needs of teaching and industry and the business community, particularly in its service area. Since 1975/76 academic session, The Polytechnic, Ibadan has been operating on Faculty system for easier work co-ordination and management. At present, there are five faculties namely: Engineering, Science, Environmental Studies, Financial and Management Studies and Business and Communication Studies. The faculties run National Diploma and Higher National Diploma programmes. The student enrolment of the institution has continued to grow. At present, there are about 15,000students in The Polytechnic, both at the main and the two Satellite Campuses.