The management of Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin on Saturday said it has unbundled its Higher National Diploma (HND) programme in the Mass Communication and Computer Science courses.
The polytechnic’s Rector, Dr Abdul Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement signed by the institution’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mrs Halimat Garba.
He said the development was in compliance with the directives of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
“The decision, which is aimed at enhancing the quality and relevance of technical education, will take effect from the 2024/2025 academic session,” the Rector said.
Mohammed disclosed that the unbundling was necessitated by the need to meet the demands of the global information, communication and technology industry.
He added that the unbundling would also allow students to dive deeper into their chosen field and develop the specialised skills employers are looking for.
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“With the new development, Mass Communication and Computer Science as a programme ceased to exist at Higher National Diploma ((HND) level,” the Rector said.
He said the management has approved the appointment of departmental heads for the new programmes that came up from Mass Communication and Computer Science.
Mohammed assured that all necessary resources and support would be provided to the new departments to ensure effective implementation of the new programmes.(NAN)
