Kano State Polytechnic Students

𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐏 𝐊𝐒𝐏 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Kano State Polytechnic Chapter, has elected new executive members to lead the union for the next two years.

Several key positions were filled during the exercise to ensure smooth administration and enhanced member representation.

Dr. Badamasi Inuwa from the Life Science Department, School of Technology, emerged as the new Chairman. Running unopposed, he secured a strong 197 votes of affirmation. This overwhelming support reflects members' confidence in his experience, leadership style, and commitment to advancing the union's interests.

The remaining eight positions were also filled unopposed: Idris Sani Salisu (Danzara) as Vice Chairman; Babangida Sa’adu as General Secretary; Aliyu Shiu Sa’id as Financial Secretary; Magaji Babayo as Treasurer; Engr. Haruna Hussaini as Internal Auditor; Dauda Yusuf Tofa as Assistant General Secretary; Sama’ila Bashir as Welfare Secretary; and Saude Sa’idu as Publicity Secretary.

During the inauguration ceremony, ASUP Zonal Coordinator "Zone A", Comrade Muhammed Muhammed, congratulated the newly elected officers. He urged them to uphold the union’s principles and values, and to work diligently to justify the confidence reposed in them by the congress.

He described the election as unique, noting it was the first time he had witnessed such an exemplary process of ASUP election.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Badamasi Inuwa expressed profound gratitude for members' trust and support. He pledged to prioritize staff welfare and academic conditions, while strengthening the union for the benefit of staff, students, and the KSP community.

Dr. Inuwa commended the Electoral Committee for their dedication in maintaining stability and decorum throughout the process.

In his remarks after the election, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Dr. Awaisu Adamu Salihi, expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah and the members for their support in helping them conduct a peaceful and transparent election, which demonstrates the unity and maturity of the ASUP KSP family.

He stressed that the committee remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity for the progress of the union and institution at large.

𝑨𝒖𝒘𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒘𝒂𝒊
𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅, 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒇𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒔

𝙅𝙐𝙎𝙏-𝙄𝙉: 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐄𝐋𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐍

This is to inform all students who applied for the NELFUND Loan and were among the successful candidates who secured the loan that they should report to the MIS Department at the Central Administration for verification and refund of their fees.

Date: Monday, 22nd December, 2025
Time: 10:00 am

𝑨𝒖𝒘𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒘𝒂𝒊
𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅, 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒇𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒔
𝑭𝒐𝒓: 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒓

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

This is to inform the general public that the Skill Development Center, Kano State Polytechnic application forms for TVET programmes should be duly filled and returned on or before 25th December, 2025. The training programme will commence on 2nd January, 2026.

We thank you for your usual cooperation.

Announcer:
Jamilu Ado Sani Wudilawa
CNA, CTM, MPPU, MPEGU, MNFI

Kano State polytechnic is the best in polytechnic education.

𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐘𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐌 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐔𝐍 𝐏𝐆𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐒

In a significant step toward maintaining and enhancing academic opportunities, the School of Continuing Education and Postgraduate Studies (SCEPS), Kano State Polytechnic welcomed a delegation from Joseph Surwan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM) on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

The visit centered on a resources inspection, in response to Kano State Polytechnic's request to offer its Social and Management Science Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes in affiliation with the university.

In her remarks, Prof. Bibiana D. Igbabul, Chair of JOSTUM's Affiliation Committee and leader of the team, noted that the university had received a letter of intent from the Polytechnic's management expressing interest in affiliating to run PGD programmes. In response, JOSTUM promptly launched a comprehensive process and appointed a five-member team under her leadership to conduct a thorough resource verification at the institution.

Prof. Igbabul thanked the Polytechnic's management for their warm reception and expressed hopes for a successful exercise. She also urged her team to uphold transparency and impartiality throughout the inspection.

Dr. Maryam Kabir, the Director, School of Management Studies, who represented the Rector, Dr. Abubakar Umar Farouk, FCA underscored the institution's commitment to academic excellence and the need to align its social and management PGD programmes with university standards.

She emphasized that, once the collaboration is actualized, postgraduate diploma students will be issued JOSTUM certificates.

Dr. Maryam also extended gratitude to JOSTUM's management for considering the Polytechnic's request, describing it as a major milestone for the current leadership of the Polytechnic. She encouraged the team to feel at home during their evaluation of the facilities and assured them of the management's full commitment and readiness to cooperate.

Earlier in her welcome address, the Director of SCEPS, Dr. Ramatu Adamu Muhammed, expressed delight over the development. She highlighted the importance of affiliating with JOSTUM to run the PGD programmes, noting that it would elevate academic standards through rigorous quality assurance, expand access to postgraduate education in social and management sciences.

Dr. Ramatu also recalled that the institution had already signed a memorandum of understanding with Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, for Science, Technology, and Engineering PGD programmes.

𝑨𝒖𝒘𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒘𝒂𝒊
𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅, 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒇𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒔

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𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒' 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑.

In an effort to showcase the creativity and talent of its students, the Department of Arts and Industrial Design at Kano State Polytechnic, led by the Director of the School of Technology, Dr. Aminu Sabo, and the Head of Department, Mal. Ashiru Abdullahi, presented several 2025 student projects to the Rector, Dr. Abubakar Umar Farouk, FCA. The presentation was aimed at benefiting the entire KSP community.

The projects included customized KSP jotters, table calendars, souvenir bags, and large portrait drawings of the Rector, former Deputy Rector, Registrar, and Director of the School of Technology. Also exhibited were handmade, customized doormats designed for the offices of the Rector and Registrar, and String Art of KSP logo (made from thread and nails).

During the briefing, Mal. Ashiru highlighted that the department recently secured first place in a competition organized by the Kano State Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation for tertiary institutions, held in celebration of the 2025 World Science and Technology Week.

He further emphasized the department’s commitment to guiding students in producing functional projects relevant to their profession that address immediate challenges within the institution. Notable projects include:

2022: Mural paintings for the School of Technology auditorium, sculptural pieces for the student garden, and ceramic works by the AID section.

2023: Enhancements to the SOT main library, IVEI, oil-on-canvas paintings for the Rectorate conference room, and souvenir items for the department.

2024: Projects focused on the Polytechnic Staff School, the SOT conference room, signage for AID, and additional souvenir items.

In response, the Rector expressed his appreciation for the creativity and professionalism displayed by the students and the department. He stressed the importance of these projects in enriching the Polytechnic’s environment and fostering a culture of practical innovation.

The Rector encouraged the department to continue supporting students in developing solutions that address real community needs, reaffirming his commitment to backing initiatives that contribute positively to the development of the institution, Kano State, and the nation at large.

𝑨𝒖𝒘𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒘𝒂𝒊
𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅, 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒇𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒔

𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐅𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐒𝐂, 𝐂𝐒𝐔𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐓, 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐘𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂

𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙖𝙖 𝙇𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙝𝙞 𝙬𝙖 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙖𝙖 𝙄𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙝𝙞 𝙍𝙖𝙟𝙞’𝙪𝙣

We are saddened to announce that yesterday evening, after working hours, a fire incident occurred at the School of General and Remedial Studies, Kano State Polytechnic, which destroyed the newly established Career Service Center (CSC), the Central Students Union Government (CSUG) Secretariat, staff offices, and six lecture classrooms.

The Rector, Dr. Abubakar Umar Farouk, alongside the Registrar, Mukhtar Ibrahim Bello, the Director of the CSC, Dr. Ibrahim Adamu Abubakar, and other staff who were present at the scene, expressed their deep grief over the loss of the entire building.

The Rector commended the swift response of the Kano State Fire Service, praying that Almighty Allah may prevent the recurrence of such incidents and, in His infinite mercy, replace what has been lost.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation as management awaits the official report from the Kano State Fire Service Command.

𝑨𝒖𝒘𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒘𝒂𝒊
𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅, 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒇𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒔
𝑭𝒐𝒓: 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒓

IVEI HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO ND AWARDING
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Big News from IVEI Kano!
We are excited to share that the Innovation and Vocational Technical Enterprise Institute (IVEI), Kano has officially been upgraded to a National Diploma (ND) Awarding Institution by the Honourable Minister of Education, following the directive of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to quality Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and opens new doors for our students and community.
✅ Our previously accredited National Innovation Diploma (NID) programmes have now been re-designated as National Diploma (ND) programmes:
• ND Computer Engineering Technology
• ND Computer Science
• ND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
• ND Renewable Engineering Technology
• ND Banking and Finance
This upgrade means our students will now graduate with National Diplomas, recognized across Nigeria and beyond, strengthening their career prospects and opportunities.
We extend our gratitude to the NBTE, the Honourable Minister of Education, and all stakeholders who made this possible. 🙏
📢 Kindly note: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and Industrial Training Fund (ITF) have already been notified of this development.
Together, we are building a stronger future for technical and vocational education in Nigeria