Kebbi Polytechnic laments low student enrolment

The management of Kebbi State Polytechnic, Dakingari, has expressed concern over low student enrolment despite the recent accreditation of additional academic programmes.

Rector, Dr Abubakar Boyi-Dalatu, said on Tuesday in Dakingari, Suru Local Government Area, that the institution, established about 14 years ago, currently has around 600 students, with admissions still ongoing.

He noted that the governing council had approved the opening of study centres across the state to boost enrolment, targeting 2,000 students by the end of the current admission process.

Boyi-Dalatu disclosed that the polytechnic had secured N500 million from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund for an Innovative Technology Centre, while its Skills Development Centre offers 18 accredited trades to equip students with practical skills.

Commissioner for Higher Education Isah Abubakar-Tunga said the state government had convened a stakeholders’ meeting to address the enrolment challenge.