By Abubakar Baba Ahmad
The Directorate of University Affiliation and Linkages of the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, has charged the people of Bauchi state and the entire northeastern sub-region to take advantage of its various degree and postgraduate degree programmes to further their studies.
The Head of the Directorate Dr Idris Katun gave the charge om Ina Muka Dosa, a Globe FM Bauchi audience participatory programme which dwelt on partner institutions, programmes and opportunities offered by the polytechnic.
Dr Katun said the institution is currently offering courses at the degree and postgraduate degree levels with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University ATBU Bauchi, University of Maiduguri, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi, and the Nigerian Defence Academy NDA Kaduna.
He said the various programmes offered include degrees in humanities, engineering and environmental technology, as well as postgraduate degrees in management and humanities, engineering and others.
Also Speaking, the Deputy Director of the Centre Malam Bello Dogoji said they offer a flexible mode of payment for students in view of the present economic realities, noting that admission for postgraduate studies is ongoing and that of degree will be opened in coming months.
Dogoji explained that all its affiliate degree and postgraduate programmes are accredited and approved by the National Universities Commission NUC, and currently the centre offers virtual classes based on the preference of the lecturer and students.
On his part, the Deputy Director Career Services of the Polytechnic, Malam Shamsu Abdu said one of the leading programmes offered by the institution BSc and PGD Mass Communication has the backing of the NUC with State of the Art digital studios to include audiovisual, photography, videography, and radio station for practical experience.
He urged interested applicants to visit the Directorate or call the following numbers for further inquiries;
08033665379, 07035243255.