Federal Polytechnic Wannune Benue State, appoints new hands into key and sensitive positions of management.

DIRECTORS.

1. Gesa Ter Richard PhD – Director Academic Planning,
2. Dr Yua Henry – Director, Career services Centre
3. Akor Apollos Akaater – Director, Research, Innovation ɓand Development,
4. Akorga Moses Terngu – Director, SIWES,
5. Chief Abon Isaac – Director, Entrepreneurship Development Centre,
6. Dr Aper, Igbadio – Director, Quality Assurance,
7. Dr Mrs Blessing Minor – Director, Guidance and Counseling,
8. Achimba Terfa – Coordinator, ICT Unit,
9. Ordue Agera James – Coordinator, Consultancy Services,
10. Najime Nezuami – Deputy Director, Academic Planning,
11. Dr Jacob Jande – Deputy Director, Quality Assurance
12. Engr. Dr Tiza Michael – Deputy Director, Research, Innovation and Development .

DEANS:

1. Asaar Godwin Bem – Dean, Sciences ,
2. Engr. Dr Amah Gideon – Dean, Engineering,
3. Asaar Godwin Bem – Supervising Agric Faculty,
4. Nnadi Jovita Egondu – Acting Dean, Communication and Information Science,
5. Engr. Dr Tiza Michael – To supervise Environmental Sciences,
6. Dr Duenya Moses Imoter – Dean Management Sciences,
7. Tiough Samuel Mtsegh – Dean, Students Affairs,

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS:

1. Ityavyar Vivian Doosuur – HOD Accountancy,
2. Dr Yua Henry (to Supervise) – Banking and Finance,
3. Apuu Joshua – HOD Agricultural Crop Production Technology,
4. Iorkumba Rachael Mwuese – HOD Business Administration and Management,
5. Engr. Hule Peter – HOD Computer Engineering,
6. Ateata Grace Erdoo – HOD Computer Science,
7. Iyoo Godwin Mzaga – HOD Elect. Elect Engineering,
8. Dr Iorhemen Iorchir – HOD Public Administration,
9. Koko Iveren Hannah – HOD, Estate Management,
10. Kpehe Terlumun Albert- Animal Health Production Technology,
11. Dr Simon Iorkegh – HOD Statistics,
12. Ogugua Kelechi Kingsley – HOD Quantity survey,
13. Agbatar Grace – HOD, Urban and Regional planning,
14. Ekpa Monday Ebec – HOD Building Technology,
15. Nnadi Jovita Egondu – HOD, Library and Information Science,
16. Jato Stephen – HOD, Mass Communication,
17. Dr Akuha Tor – HOD, Agricultural Extension Management,
18. Ogenyi Ziporah Kelechukwu – HOD Cooperative Economics,
19. Atondo Moses – HOD Science Laboratory Technology and
20. Dr Bemgba Yange – HOD General Studies.

The School exams Officer is Tarnongo Tom Jacob.

The appointed staff were also duly assigned to their offices.

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Federal Polytechnic Wannune is a federal tertiary institution established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2020 to provide technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial education, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and management fields. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

The polytechnic is located in Wannune, within Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State in central Nigeria.

Its mission is to foster skill development, build technical competencies, and empower students for productive careers and national development.

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Academic Structure and Programmes

Federal Polytechnic Wannune offers accredited National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes across several schools, including:

✔ School of Sciences & Technology – e.g.,

• Computer Science & Computer Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Agricultural Technology
• Statistics
• Urban & Regional Planning
• Building Technology
• Science Laboratory Tech.

✔ School of Management Sciences – e.g.,

• Accountancy
• Business Administration & Management
• Banking & Finance
• Public Administration
• Estate Management
• Mass Communication
• Cooperative Economics & Management

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Admission Requirements

ND programmes:

• Minimum UTME score (generally at least 100; some sources cite policy around 120)
• First-choice institution in JAMB
• Five (5) O’Level credits including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings

HND programmes:

• Relevant ND with at least Lower Credit
• Minimum 12 months industrial training (IT) after ND (longer experience required for lower than 2.1)

Admission processes include payment of screening fees (e.g., ₦5,000 for ND, ₦7,000 for HND) and attendance at post-UTME screening exercises held on campus.

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Institutional Growth & Governance

• The polytechnic has expanded since inception, increasing student enrollment and launching more departments.
• It is overseen by a governing board and led by a Rector (as of 2025, Dr. Emmanuel Ashinya Tyover).

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Partnerships & Support

The institution collaborates with several government and regulatory bodies including:

• National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) – accreditation and standards
• TETFund – infrastructure and academic support
• NELFUND – student loan support
• NITDA – ICT development and digital interface improvements

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Values & Culture

The polytechnic emphasizes:

• Academic excellence
• Skill acquisition and employability
• Zero tolerance for corruption and cultism
• Infrastructure development

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• The institution conducts regular public admission notices and screening exercises each academic year.
• Like many young federal institutions, it faces growth challenges, including expanding facilities and staffing.

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