In a monumental stride toward academic excellence and the advancement of technical education in Nigeria, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has officially granted comprehensive accreditation, re-accreditation, and resource approval for an extensive array of academic programmes at the Osun State College of Technology (OSCOTECH), Esa-Oke. This landmark development follows a highly rigorous and successful quality assurance and resource inspection exercise conducted by the Board’s visitation team between May 3 and May 7, 2026. The official confirmation of this achievement was conveyed via an internal memorandum issued by the Office of the Registrar and addressed to the entire college community, announcing that the regulatory approvals take effect immediately for the 2025/2026 academic session. This development marks another significant milestone in OSCOTECH’s strategic quest to expand qualitative academic opportunities, bridge the national skills gap, and fundamentally strengthen technical, technological, and vocational education across the federation.
A Diverse Array of Fully Accredited and Re-Accredited Programmes
The successful evaluation ensures that the institution will continue to deliver top-tier instruction across its established traditional pathways. The standard programmes that successfully secured re-accreditation and formal approval include:
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National Diploma (ND) Level: Business Administration and Management, Banking and Finance, Accountancy, Arts and Industrial Design, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Multimedia Technology, Agricultural Technology, and Mass Communication.
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Higher National Diploma (HND) Level: Accountancy, Banking and Finance, and Statistics.
Pioneering the Future: Newly Approved Programmes in Emerging Fields
Demonstrating a forward-thinking commitment to aligning its curriculum with contemporary global realities and the evolving demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, OSCOTECH also received the NBTE’s greenlight to pioneer several new, highly sought-after disciplines. These future-ready programmes are meticulously structured to equip students with the disruptive technical knowledge and practical skills required to thrive in modern technological and corporate ecosystems. The newly introduced courses encompass:
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National Diploma (ND): Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Environmental Science and Management Technology, and Transportation Planning and Management.
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Higher National Diploma (HND): Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security and Data Protection, Film and Multimedia Production, Food Science and Technology, Marketing, Office Technology Management, Taxation, Agribusiness Management, Library Information Science, Agricultural Extension and Management, Crop Production Technology, and Animal Production Technology.
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Specialized HND Technical Options: Arts and Industrial Design (with distinct options in Textiles and Graphics), and Mechatronics Engineering Technology (with distinct specializations in Industrial Mechatronics and Automotive Mechatronics).
Institutional Commendation and Strategic Growth
Reacting to this academic triumph, the Registrar of the college, Mr. S. O. Popoola, warmly congratulated the management, faculty, and students on this profound institutional success. He expressed his deepest appreciation to the academic and non-academic staff members for their unwavering dedication, tireless commitment, and collective contributions, all of which played a pivotal role in navigating the rigorous evaluation process smoothly. Recognizing the immense value of these new courses, the Registrar charged the college community to give the development widespread publicity, ensuring that prospective candidates, parents, and industry stakeholders are fully aware of these expanded educational pathways.
Ultimately, this comprehensive validation by the NBTE serves as a major boost that dramatically elevates the academic profile of Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke. By successfully blending core business and agricultural disciplines with cutting-edge frontiers like artificial intelligence, cyber security, and advanced logistics, OSCOTECH has strategically positioned itself to attract top-tier student talent, foster robust research and innovation, and contribute meaningfully to high-level manpower development in Nigeria.
