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'''Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic''' (formerly '''Rivers State Polytechnic''')<ref>{{cite news|title=Wike immortalizes Saro-Wiwa; renames state polytechnic after late activist|url=http://globalpatriotnews.com/wike-immortalizes-saro-wiwa-renames-state-polytechnic-after-late-activist/|accessdate=10 July 2015|work=Global Patriot News|date=9 July 2015}}</ref> is a tertiary learning institution in [[Bori City]], [[Khana, Nigeria|Khana]] Local Government Area in [[Rivers State]], [[Nigeria]]. It has two campuses, one for the School of Management Sciences and the other for the School of Engineering.<ref name=about>{{cite web
'''Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic''' (formerly '''Rivers State Polytechnic''')<ref>{{cite news|title=Wike immortalizes Saro-Wiwa; renames state polytechnic after late activist|url=http://globalpatriotnews.com/wike-immortalizes-saro-wiwa-renames-state-polytechnic-after-late-activist/|accessdate=10 July 2015|work=Global Patriot News|date=9 July 2015}}</ref> is a tertiary learning institution in [[Bori City]], [[Khana, Nigeria|Khana]] Local Government Area in [[Rivers State]], [[Nigeria]]. It has two campuses, one for the School of Management Sciences and the other for the School of Engineering.<ref name=about>{{cite web
|url=http://rivpoly.net/river_state_polytechnic_005.htm
|url=http://rivpoly.net/river_state_polytechnic_005.htm
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|title=About Us
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|publisher=Rivers State Polytechnic
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It is approved as a state-owned polytechnic by the National Board for Technical Education.<ref>{{cite web
It is approved as a state-owned polytechnic by the National Board for Technical Education.<ref>{{cite web
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|accessdate=2010-03-28}}</ref>
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In January 2010 the polytechnic introduced a National Diploma course in Mass Communication, for aspiring journalists.<ref>{{cite web
In January 2010 the polytechnic introduced a National Diploma course in Mass Communication, for aspiring journalists.<ref>{{cite web
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|url=http://www.nationalnetworkonline.com/nnetwork/VOL7/N01/news.html
|title=Rivpoly Begins Course In Mass Communication …Says Qualified Applicants Should Apply
|title=Rivpoly Begins Course In Mass Communication …Says Qualified Applicants Should Apply
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The polytechnic was established by the Rivers State Government on 13 May 1988 to provide instruction and research in applied science, technology, commerce and business management.
The polytechnic was established by the Rivers State Government on 13 May 1988 to provide instruction and research in applied science, technology, commerce and business management.
The Military Governor, [[Anthony Ukpo]], inaugurated the provisional council and his successor, Group Captain [[Ernest Adeleye]] signed the edict establishing the Polytechnic on 25 March 1989 and performed the formal ceremony of the institution on 19 May 1990.<ref name=about/>
The Military Governor, [[Anthony Ukpo]], inaugurated the provisional council and his successor, Group Captain [[Ernest Adeleye]] signed the edict establishing the Polytechnic on 25 March 1989 and performed the formal ceremony of the institution on 19 May 1990.<ref name=about/>
In 2009 Senator [[Lee Ledogo Maeba]] noted that in 2007 he had obtained approval in principle from the Federal Government to upgrade the polytechnic to a Federal institution, but that the state government had yet to follow up on the opportunity.<ref>{{cite web
In 2009 Senator [[Lee Ledogo Maeba]] noted that in 2007 he had obtained approval in principle from the Federal Government to upgrade the polytechnic to a Federal institution, but that the state government had yet to follow up on the opportunity.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.nationalnetworkonline.com/nnetwork/VOL6/special09/Page%204.pdf
|url=http://www.nationalnetworkonline.com/nnetwork/VOL6/special09/Page%204.pdf
|title=An Address of Accountability and Stewardship
|title=An Address of Accountability and Stewardship
|author=Lee Ledogo Maeba
|author=Lee Ledogo Maeba
|work=National Network
|work=National Network
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In August 2009 the acting provost spoke of the problem with cultism among students, and possibly instructors, and described the decisive actions that the polytechnic was taking to combat it.<ref>{{cite web
In August 2009 the acting provost spoke of the problem with cultism among students, and possibly instructors, and described the decisive actions that the polytechnic was taking to combat it.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/13886/1/How-to-stop-brain-drain/Page1.html
|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/13886/1/How-to-stop-brain-drain/Page1.html
|title=How to stop brain drain
|title=How to stop brain drain
|work=he Nation
|work=he Nation
|author=Bisi Olaniyi
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Talking in November 2009 about efforts to clean up the environment from contamination by oil exploitation, Rivers State Governor [[Rotimi Amaechi]] said that educational institutes including the polytechnic would assist in ensuring the success of the program.<ref>{{cite web
Talking in November 2009 about efforts to clean up the environment from contamination by oil exploitation, Rivers State Governor [[Rotimi Amaechi]] said that educational institutes including the polytechnic would assist in ensuring the success of the program.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/27052/1/Oil-spillage-Amaechi-threatens-to-arrest-Ogoni-leader-over-clean-up/Page1.html
|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/27052/1/Oil-spillage-Amaechi-threatens-to-arrest-Ogoni-leader-over-clean-up/Page1.html
|work=The Nation
|work=The Nation
|title=Oil spillage: Amaechi threatens to arrest Ogoni leader over clean-up
|title=Oil spillage: Amaechi threatens to arrest Ogoni leader over clean-up
|author=Bisi Olaniyi
|author=Bisi Olaniyi
|date=2009-11-29
|date=2009-11-29
|accessdate=2010-03-28}}</ref>
|accessdate=2010-03-28
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==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 14:54, 4 May 2017

Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic (formerly Rivers State Polytechnic)[1] is a tertiary learning institution in Bori City, Khana Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria. It has two campuses, one for the School of Management Sciences and the other for the School of Engineering.[2] It is approved as a state-owned polytechnic by the National Board for Technical Education.[3] In January 2010 the polytechnic introduced a National Diploma course in Mass Communication, for aspiring journalists.[4]

The polytechnic was established by the Rivers State Government on 13 May 1988 to provide instruction and research in applied science, technology, commerce and business management. The Military Governor, Anthony Ukpo, inaugurated the provisional council and his successor, Group Captain Ernest Adeleye signed the edict establishing the Polytechnic on 25 March 1989 and performed the formal ceremony of the institution on 19 May 1990.[2] In 2009 Senator Lee Ledogo Maeba noted that in 2007 he had obtained approval in principle from the Federal Government to upgrade the polytechnic to a Federal institution, but that the state government had yet to follow up on the opportunity.[5]

In August 2009 the acting provost spoke of the problem with cultism among students, and possibly instructors, and described the decisive actions that the polytechnic was taking to combat it.[6] Talking in November 2009 about efforts to clean up the environment from contamination by oil exploitation, Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi said that educational institutes including the polytechnic would assist in ensuring the success of the program.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Wike immortalizes Saro-Wiwa; renames state polytechnic after late activist". Global Patriot News. 9 July 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  2. ^ a b "About Us". Rivers State Polytechnic. Retrieved 2010-03-28.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "APPROVED STATE POLYTECHNICS IN NIGERIA". National Board for Technical Education. Retrieved 2010-03-28.
  4. ^ "Rivpoly Begins Course In Mass Communication …Says Qualified Applicants Should Apply". National Network Vol. 7 NO 1 Jan 13th - 19th, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-03-25. Retrieved 2010-03-28. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Lee Ledogo Maeba. "An Address of Accountability and Stewardship" (PDF). National Network. Retrieved 2010-03-28.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ Bisi Olaniyi (2009-08-13). "How to stop brain drain". he Nation. Archived from the original on 2011-10-08. Retrieved 2010-03-28. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Bisi Olaniyi (2009-11-29). "Oil spillage: Amaechi threatens to arrest Ogoni leader over clean-up". The Nation. Archived from the original on 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2010-03-28. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)


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