The Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Governing Council of the State’s Polytechnic located in Aba, as well as the suspension of its management team.
The Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Chris Ezem, conveyed the development through a statement in Umuahia on Thursday.
Elem said the decision was to reposition the polytechnic after its accreditation was withdrawn by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) on Tuesday.
“Following the recent action of the NBTE against Abia State Polytechnic Aba, the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Victor-Ikpeazu, appeals to our dear students of Abia poly and other well meaning Abians to remain calm.
“Government views the decision of the NBTE against the institution as very embarrassing and capable of destabilising the current peace and harmony existing in the state, as the fate of the students of the institution appears to be jeopardised by the said action.
“It must be placed on record that academic activities have been ongoing in the institution without interruptions
“The teachers and staff of Abia poly were not on strike and have remained committed to their duties,” he said.
Ezem further announced that the government has set up a team to work for the reaccreditation of the polytechnic within 30 days.
The team is headed by Prof. Ikechi Mgboji. Dr John Nwadioha, Mr. Jude Udeachara, Rev. Fr. Kelechi Anyanwu, Mrs. Love Ezema and Mr. Stanley Nwankpa are listed as members.
– NAN