Osun: OSCOTECH gets NBTE’s approval for 20 new programmes

Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, has recorded a major academic boost after the National Board for Technical Education approved 20 new programmes and re-accredited 11 existing ones following a recent exercise at the institution.

The Rector, Mr. S. A. Adewumi, explained that the new programmes are designed to match global trends and industry needs, especially in fast-growing areas like Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Mechatronics Engineering, Environmental Management, Media and Communication, and Agribusiness.

He stressed that the expansion will better position the College to produce skilled, innovative graduates with the competencies and entrepreneurial mindset required in today’s economy.

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In a statement made available by the College’s Public Relations Officer, Fatai Tijani, the Rector disclosed that the NBTE re-accredited eight National Diploma programmes, including Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, Agricultural Technology, Multimedia Technology, Arts and Industrial Design, Accountancy, Banking & Finance, and Business Administration. Three Higher National Diploma programmes — Banking & Finance, Accountancy, and Statistics — also secured re-accreditation.

According to him, fresh approvals were granted for 20 programmes spread across both ND and HND levels. The new ND courses are Mass Communication, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Environmental Science and Management Technology, Food Science Technology, and Transport Planning and Management.

For HND, the approved programmes include Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security and Data Protection, Film and Multimedia Production, Library and Information Science, Agribusiness Management, Animal Production Technology, Crop Production Technology, Agricultural Extension and Management, Marketing, Taxation, Office Technology Management, and Mechatronics Engineering Technology with Industrial and Automotive Mechatronics options, alongside Arts and Industrial Design in Textile and Graphics options.

The Rector said the outcome reflects OSCOTECH’s “unwavering commitment to quality education, academic excellence, and continuous improvement in infrastructure, manpower development, teaching, and curriculum delivery.”

He thanked the Governing Council under Prince Diran Odeyemi, as well as Management, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders, for their roles in the successful accreditation.

Adewumi, however, assured prospective students and parents that OSCOTECH remains committed to delivering quality technical and vocational education.

“We will maintain the highest standards of academic excellence and professional training,” the Rector stated, adding that the new courses will broaden career options for applicants,” he concluded.