Delta State Polytechnic
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There are three Delta State Polytechnic institutions in Delta State
, Nigeria
, all established on 12 November 2002, located in Ozoro
, Isoko North
Local Government Area, Ogwashi-Uku
(Aniocha South
Local Government Area) and Otefe-Oghara, Oghara
(Ethiope West
Local Government Area). The Government of Delta State reached an understanding with the University of Westminster
, London
to assist in management and technical support for the institutions.
The institutions are centres of excellence in Agriculture, Computing and Information Technology, Fashion Design and Arts and Sports.
Besides their primary areas of specialization, all students are trained in Computing and Information Technology as well as business and entrepreneurship.
The Otefe-Oghara polytechnic has school that offer National Diplomas in Business Studies (Accountancy, Banking and Finance and Business Administration), Computing and IT (Computer Science and Statistics) and Engineering (Computer Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering). It also has a School of Preliminary Studies that introduces all students to basic Business Studies and Science Technology.
The Ogwashi-Uku polytechnic has schools that offer National Diplomas in Art and Design (Fashion Design and Clothing Technology, and General Art), Business (Accountancy, Business Administration, Secretarial Studies and Mass Communication), Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Welding and Fabrication) and Applied Sciences (Hotel and Catering Management).
The Ozoro polytechnic has schools that offer National Diplomas and Higher National Diplomas in Agriculture, Business Studies, Science and Technology, Engineering and Environmental Studies.
Delta State
Delta State may refer to:*Delta State, a state in southern Nigeria.*Delta State , a Canadian animated television series.*Delta State University, a public university located in the U.S. state of Mississippi....
, Nigeria
Nigeria
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, all established on 12 November 2002, located in Ozoro
Ozoro
Ozoro is the headquarters of the Isoko North Local Government Area, one of the two administrative units in the Isoko region of Delta State, southern Nigeria.-Politics and Government:...
, Isoko North
Isoko North
Isoko North is one of two Local Government Areas in the Isoko region of Delta State, southern Nigeria – the other being Isoko South. The population of Isoko North was approximately 112,000 as of 2003. Its headquarters are in the town of Ozoro...
Local Government Area, Ogwashi-Uku
Ogwashi-Uku
Ogwashi-Uku is an Igbo town in southern Nigeria in Delta State west of the state capital, Asaba. It is the headquarters for the local government area, Aniocha South. The population of Ogwashi-Uku, Nigeria is 26,137 according to the GeoNames geographical database. -Institutions:*Delta State...
(Aniocha South
Aniocha South
Aniocha South is a Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Ogwashi-Uku.The communities that make up the local government area are;Adonte,Ashama,Egbudu-Akah,Ejeme-Aniogor,Ejeme-Unor,Ewulu,Isheagwu...
Local Government Area) and Otefe-Oghara, Oghara
Oghara
Oghara is a town in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.It is one of the major clans of the Urhobo ethnic group.It has various educational Institutions such as the Delta State Polytechnic in Otefe-Oghara and the Western Delta University .Also a mini stadium is located within...
(Ethiope West
Ethiope West
Ethiope West is a Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Oghara Town.It has an area of 536 km² and a population of 203,592 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 331....
Local Government Area). The Government of Delta State reached an understanding with the University of Westminster
University of Westminster
The University of Westminster is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. Its origins go back to the foundation of the Royal Polytechnic Institution in 1838, and it was awarded university status in 1992.The university's headquarters and original campus are based on Regent...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
to assist in management and technical support for the institutions.
The institutions are centres of excellence in Agriculture, Computing and Information Technology, Fashion Design and Arts and Sports.
Besides their primary areas of specialization, all students are trained in Computing and Information Technology as well as business and entrepreneurship.
The Otefe-Oghara polytechnic has school that offer National Diplomas in Business Studies (Accountancy, Banking and Finance and Business Administration), Computing and IT (Computer Science and Statistics) and Engineering (Computer Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering). It also has a School of Preliminary Studies that introduces all students to basic Business Studies and Science Technology.
The Ogwashi-Uku polytechnic has schools that offer National Diplomas in Art and Design (Fashion Design and Clothing Technology, and General Art), Business (Accountancy, Business Administration, Secretarial Studies and Mass Communication), Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Welding and Fabrication) and Applied Sciences (Hotel and Catering Management).
The Ozoro polytechnic has schools that offer National Diplomas and Higher National Diplomas in Agriculture, Business Studies, Science and Technology, Engineering and Environmental Studies.