Akawe Torkula Polytechnic Explained

Akawe Torkula Polytechnic
Type:	Polytechnic
Established:	2020
Rector:	Dr.Moses Agena
City:	Makurdi
State:	Benue
Country:	Nigeria
Campus Type:	Rural

Akawe Torkula Polytechnic (ATP) is a polytechnic in Makurdi, Benue State, North Central Nigeria. It came into being when Akawe Torkula College of Advanced and Professional Studies, ATCAPS, was upgraded to a polytechnic by the Benue State Executive Council in January 2020.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

Staff Recruitment

In June 2021, the Benue State Government recruited both teaching and non-teaching staff for the institution.^[7]

Rector

On the 25th of April 2024 benue state governor Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia appointed Dr.Martin Moses Agenda as the Rector of the polytechnic.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020-01-20. Benue govt converts institutions to Polytechnic. 2021-06-15. Tribune Online. en-GB.
2. Web site: 2020-06-16. Ortom signs bills for conversion of two colleges to polytechnics. 2021-06-15. Businessday NG. en-US.
3. Web site: 2021-06-04. Benue recruits 2,000 staff for five tertiary institutions. 2021-06-15. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.
4. Web site: Dailytrust News, Sports and Business, Politics Dailytrust. 2021-06-15. Daily Trust. en.
5. Web site: 2020-06-10. Ortom signs three bills into law. 2021-06-15. Punch Newspapers. en-US.
6. Web site: Maitala. Kamang. Benue State Govt upgrades 2 Colleges to Polytechnics AIT LIVE. 2021-06-15. en-US.
7. Web site: 2021-06-04. Benue recruits 2,000 staff for five tertiary institutions. 2021-10-29. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.
8. Web site: 2024-04-26 . Benue Gov. Alia Appoints Agena Rector, Akawe Torkula Polytechnic . 2024-05-21 . The Fact News . en-US.