Naval Institute of Technology to transform to polytechnic – Commandant

The Naval Institute of Technology (NIT) will transform into a full-fledged polytechnic, which will eventually be open to civilians, the institute’s commandant, Sunday Oyegade, has said.

According to Mr Oyegade, the plan is an end goal of the continued evolution of the institute’s curriculum to include specialised courses, as the Nigerian Navy expands its fleet and embraced technological advancements over the years.

Mr Oyegade disclosed the plan at the maiden convocation and graduation ceremony of the NIT in Sapele, Delta State, on Friday.

The institute, which started as the Nigerian Navy Technical Training Centre (NNTTC) in 1982, is a major driver of the Nigerian Navy’s Research & Development efforts.

Mr Oyegade recalled that, in 2020, a strategic decision was made to align the institute’s programmes with global best practices and national standards.

He said the decision culminated in the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) accreditation of some of the…