Edo State Polytechnic

Polytechnic in Usen, Edo State, Nigeria

Edo State Polytechnic, Usen

Former name

| Edo State Institute of Technology and Management

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Motto| Brain and Skill
Established| 2002
Rector| Engr. Sylvester Omoruyi
Location|

Usen

Edo State

Nigeria

6°44′01″N 5°23′20″E﻿ / ﻿6.7337°N 5.3888°E﻿ / 6.7337; 5.3888
Website| https://www.edopoly.edu.ng
Main entrance to Edo State Polytechnic Usen Edo State Polytechnic Sign Post

Edo State Polytechnic Usen is a higher institution of learning located in Usen community of Ovia South West local government area of Edo State, Nigeria.[1][2] It was formerly known as Edo State Institute of Technology and Management (ESITM) Usen.[3]

## Background

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The polytechnic was founded in 2002 by the former governor of Edo State, Chief (Dr.) Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion.[4] Governor Godwin Obaseki, in May, 2019, signed a bill into law officially changing the name of the school from Edo State Institute of Technology and Management (ESITM), Usen to Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, as part of reforms to reposition the school for greater impact.[5]

The school runs four schools, with a total of 21 academic programmes.[6] The institution's programmes are accredited by Nigeria's National Board for Technical Education.[7]

The formal rector, Abiodun Falodun from 2018 - 2022, is a pharmaceutical chemist.[8]

The rector, Sylvester Omoruyi from 2022, is an Electrical Engineer.[9]

The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities ranked Edo State Polytechnic as second best polytechnic and the 54th best tertiary institution in Nigeria in 2017.[10]

The school had its first convocation ceremony in November, 2018 after over 16 years of existence.[11]

In the school environment they have a Computer Center and Institute Digital Com crystal solution and iUni Crystal Global owned by Femi Praise Moyin.

## Schools

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* Applied Sciences
* Computer Science
* Food Science Technology
* Statistics
* Science Laboratory Technology
* Pharmaceutical Technology
* Agricultural Technology
* Library and Information Science
* Business Studies
* Accounting
* Business Administration
* Banking and Finance
* Marketing
* Public Administration
* Office Technology and Management
* Mass Communication
* Engineering
* Civil Engineering
* Chemical Engineering
* Electrical/Electronics Engineering
* Mineral and Petroleum Resources Engineering
* Production Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Wielding and fabrication engineering
* Environmental Studies
* Estate Management
* Building Technology
* Urban and Regional Planning
* Surveying and Geo-informatics[12][13][14]

## See also

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* List of polytechnics in Nigeria
* Education in Nigeria

## References

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1. ^ Olatunde, Michael Banji; Olatunde, Faith Ozofu; Oriakhi, Henry Eronmosele (2022-11-11). "Street Guide Mapping of Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria". Studia Universitatis Babeş-Bolyai - Engineering. 67 (1): 136–148\. doi:10.24193/subbeng.2022.1.13. ISSN 2734-7680.
2. ^ "Everything You Need to Know About Edo State Polytechnic". School Reviews by Real Students. 2021-02-01. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
3. ^ vanguard (2018-10-17). "Edo Poly Usen floats Mass Comm Programme". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
4. ^ O.A., Bada; A.I, Alhassan; E.O., Momoh; Y., Olotu; M., Osagioduwa; H.I, Dirisu; C.I., Ayilaran (2021-06-10). "Assessment of Urban Domestic Water Demand and Supply in Edo North, Nigeria". Indian Journal of Production and Thermal Engineering. 1 (2): 7–10\. doi:10.54105/ijpte.b2006.061221. ISSN 2582-8029.
5. ^ "State Polytechnics | National Board for Technical Education". net.nbte.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
6. ^ "New Home - Edo State Polytechic". Retrieved 2023-02-01.
7. ^ "Current List Of (NUC) Approved Polytechnics in Nigeria". Latest JAMB News | All Nigerian Universities News. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
8. ^ "ⓘ ईदो राज्य पॉलिटेक्निक - Wiki .. सूचना | यह क्या है?". en.ww.sharovaya-opora.pp.ua (in Hindi). Retrieved 2021-07-09.
9. ^ "ⓘ ईदो राज्य पॉलिटेक्निक - Wiki .. सूचना | यह क्या है?". 2 December 2020.
10. ^ Aliu, Alemma -Ozioruva (16 February 2017). "Edo state poly ranked second in Nigeria". The Guardian.
11. ^ "Edo State Poly holds first convocation since inception". Vanguard News. 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2019-04-13.
12. ^ Fatah, Abdul (2018-07-06). "Edo State Polytechnic Post UTME Form, 2018/2019 (ND Full-time)". Latest Nigerian University and Polytechnic News. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
13. ^ "List Of Accredited Courses Offered In Edo State Polytechnic (Esitmusen)". Schoolings. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
14. ^ "Edo State Poly Admission Forms 2018/2019 (HND, ND PT & Pre-ND) - MySchoolGist". www.myschoolgist.com. 2018-09-12. Retrieved 2019-05-15.

## External links

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* Official website

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Edo State

State capital: Benin City

Local government areas|

* Akoko Edo
* Egor
* Esan Central
* Esan North-East
* Esan South-East
* Esan West
* Etsako Central
* Etsako East
* Etsako West
* Igueben
* Ikpoba Okha
* Orhionmwon
* Oredo
* Ovia North-East
* Ovia South-West
* Owan East
* Owan West
* Uhunmwonde

Education|

| Universities|

* Ambrose Alli University
* Benson Idahosa University
* Edo University
* Igbinedion University, Okada
* Mudiame University
* Samuel Adegboyega University
* University of Benin
* Wellspring University

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Polytechnics|

* Auchi Polytechnic
* Edo State Polytechnic Usen
* Kings Polytechnic
* Shaka Polytechnic

Colleges of education|

* College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi
* College of Education, Ekiadolor
* Edo Technical College

Secondary schools|

* Edo College
* Federal Government Girls College, Benin
* Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi
* Presentation National High School

Healthcare|

* Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital
* Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital
* Stella Obasanjo Women and Children Hospital
* University of Benin Teaching Hospital

See also: List of hospitals in Edo State

Mass media|

| Newspapers|

* Nigerian Observer
* Prime 9ja Online
* Obaland

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Television|

* Edo Broadcasting Service
* Nigerian Television Authority
* Africa Independent Television
* Independent Television

Radio|

* 88.1
* 90.5
* 92.3
* 92.7
* 93.7
* 94.1
* 94.3
* 95.7
* 96.9
* 97.3
* 100.1
* 101.5
* 105.5

Transportation|

* Benin Airport
* Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Tourist attractions|

| Landmarks|

* Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin
* Benin City National Museum
* Holy Aruosa Cathedral

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Sports venues|

* Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium

Parks|

* Okomu National Park
* Ogba Zoo

Reserves|

* Okomu Forest Reserve
* Ohosu Game Reserve

Sport clubs|

* Edo Queens F.C.
* Bendel Insurance F.C.
* Bendel United F.C.

Culture|

* Igue festival
* Literature

Languages and dialects|

* Edo
* Edoid
* Esan
* Afenmai
* Enwan
* Ghotup
* Igwe
* Ikhin
* Ikpeshi
* Ivbiosakon
* Okpela
* Ososo
* Sasaru
* Uneme
* Akuku
* Oloma
* Okpe

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