Federal Polytechnic Bida
Public polytechnic in Nigeria
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Federal Polytechnic, Bida is a polytechnic school based in Niger State, in north central Nigeria.[1][2] It opened in 1977.
Other name
FPB, Fedpoly, Bidapoly, PolybidaMottoTechnologically skilled, morally sound and entrepreneurial
Typepublic
Established1977
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Other name | FPB, Fedpoly, Bidapoly, Polybida |
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| Motto | Technologically skilled, morally sound and entrepreneurial |
| Type | public |
| Established | 1977 |
| Rector | Dr. Engr. A.H. Baba |
Academic staff | 200 |
Administrative staff | 97 |
| Students | 4500 |
| Undergraduates | 1200 |
| Address | Bida Road , Doko , , Nigeria 9.041°N 6.005°E |
| Website | fedpolybida |
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History
Federal Polytechnic Bida was established in 1977 following a decision of the Federal Government of Nigeria to move the institution to Bida. Before then, it was Federal College of Technology, Kano.[citation needed]
The first academic session started in April, 1978 with the population of 211 students and 11 senior staff, 33 junior staff. Federal Polytechnic, Bida is a Federal Government tertiary institution situated in Bida, Niger State, Nigeria. Currently, there are seven faculties in the institution,[3]
Faculties
The institution has seven faculties:
- School of Applied and Natural Sciences
- School of Business Administration and Management
- School of Engineering Technology
- School of Basic and General Studies
- School of Environmental Studies
- School of Financial Studies
- School of Information and Communication Technology
- Campus of Bida polytechnic
MSI building
Twin lecture theatre
Department of Public Administration
Students on campus grounds
Convocation Arena
Polytechnic Campus grounds
School gate
School library
