In a significant testament to its commitment to excellence, Federal Polytechnic Nekede (Fedpolynek) has been honored by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) as the Best Human Resource Development Institution for 2022 within the Owerri Area Office jurisdiction.
The award presentation took place on Friday, December 20, 2024, during a courtesy visit to the institution’s Rector, Dr. Mrs. Basilia Nkemdilim Igbokwe, by ITF Area Manager, Mr. Ogbonna Simon C., and his team.
Mr. Ogbonna commended the polytechnic for its unwavering dedication to ITF programs and services, which has fostered mutual growth and earned national recognition. Despite logistical delays, the award, officially secured in 2022, reflects the institution’s role as a benchmark for human resource development in the South East.
Quoting the Rector, the special adviser on Media Matters, Noble Uchegbu Uchechukwu Zachariah stated that, while expressing her delight at the accolade, Mrs Igbokwe described the honour as a validation of the institution’s efforts in capacity-building and professional development.
She therefore praised ITF’s transformative training programs, highlighting their non-profit and human capital-centered approach.
The Rector reaffirmed the institution’s prestigious standing among Nigerian polytechnics and its resolve to regain its leadership position.
She humorously challenged Kaduna Polytechnic and Yaba College of Technology to prepare for intense competition over the next five years, underscoring Federal Polytechnic Nekede’s ambition to lead national rankings.
The visit concluded with a shared commitment to strengthening the partnership between ITF and Federal Polytechnic Nekede to enhance human resource development and academic excellence.
