Kwara Poly unbundles two departments, appoints new heads

The Management of Kwara State Polytechnic has announced the unbundling of Higher National Diploma Mass Communication and Computer Science, two popular programmes previously offered as a combined course in Polytechnics and Monotechnics nationwide.

The decision, which is in compliance with the directive of the National Board for Technical Education, NBTE, is aimed at enhancing the quality and relevance of technical education, and will take effect from the 2024/2025 academic session.

Speaking on the new development, the Rector of the Institution, Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, disclosed the need to meet the demands of the global information, communication and technology industry as well as produce diplomats with knowledge and skills in specific areas of national needs.

He explained that the unbundling will also allow students to dive deeper into their chosen field and develop the specialized skills employers are looking for.

Abdul disclosed that with the development, Mass Communication and Computer Science as a programme ceased to exist at the Higher National Diploma ((HND) level.

In a related development, the Rector has approved the appointment of new heads for the new programmes that will spring up from Mass Communication and Computer Science.

Yissa Idris Olohuntoyin is the Head of Journalism and Media Studies, Opaleke Enoch Abimbola, Strategic Communication and Media Studies, Dr Dada O. M., Networking and Cloud Computing while Olajide Anthony Taiwo will head the Software and Web Development unit.

Meanwhile, Fatiu Olohungbebe and Oluwafemi Oyedepo, remain the Heads of the Mass Communication and Computer Science departments respectively at National Diploma (ND) level; as well as the last HND 2 of the two departments.

The Rector assured that all necessary resources and support will be provided to the new departments to ensure effective implementation of the new programmes.