The announcement for the establishment of National institute of Construction Technology and Management was made in December, 2013 at the 80th birthday of chief Tony Anenih, the iyasele of Esanland by the then Vice President of Nigeria, Arch. Namadi Sambo.

The Institute was established in 2014 by the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan to provide middle level and top-level manpower needs in the construction industry which is the second largest employer of labour only next to agriculture. The mission of the Polytechnic is to create a generation of knowledge-based individuals that would impact heavily not only in the construction sector but also in the technological development of Nigeria and the environs. The Polytechnic’s vision is to emphasise global best practices in learning, instruction and practice as a way of creating Technologists, Engineers, Scientists, Industrialists and Entrepreneurs that would become reference points all over the world.

The implementation Committee for the realisation of the Polytechnic was set up in March,2014, leading to the identification of space of land measuring 1.7km by 1.7km (approximately 300 hectares) donated by His Royal Majesty, Zaiki Anslem Edenojie II, the Onojie of Uromi Kingdom along Amedokhian-Ugboha Road, Uromi, Edo State.

The temporary site for the Polytechnic was donated at no cost by late Chief Tony Anenih. He donated the former Nova Hotel and Suites for the kick-off of the Polytechnic.

The Polytechnic became operational on the 25th of July, 2014 with the appointment of Principal Officers namely, Rector, Engr. Prof. S. O. Onohaebi, FNSE, Deputy Rector, Dr. Mrs. Ajonye Martha Anyalewa, Registrar, Mr. Okwor Ephraim Eze, Bursar, Mr. Okujagu Henry, and the Librarian, Mrs. Okidi Ann Ijeoma Achi.

The Polytechnic remained operational at the Temporary site, Nova Hotels Ltd, with the commencement of both academic and administrative activities till its movement to the Permanent site along Uromi-Ugboha Road on the 1st day of December, 2021.

Three Governing Councils have served the Institute till date. 

1st Governing Council (2015)

The first Governing Council, headed by Hon. Gregory A. Yenlong was inaugurated in 2015, however, they could only hold two meetings and their tenure was short-lived due to the change in Government. 

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2nd Governing Council (May, 2017- May, 2020) 

The second Governing council, headed by Prof. David Adewumi, a renowned Professor of Computer Science, was inaugurated in May, 2017. The Governing Council ensured the regularisation and confirmation of appointments of all qualified staff of the Institute that have been on temporary appointment since inception.

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3rd Governing Council (March 2021 to date)

The third Governing Council which is headed by Mr. Mathias Dafur, a seasoned Chartered accountant , a former Shell BP employee and Accountant General of Plateau State was inaugurated in March, 2021. This Council conducted the promotions of all qualified staff of the Institute for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020, and also finalised the appointed new substantive Principal officers.

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The first set of principal officers were appointed on the 26th July, 2014. The tenure of the Deputy Rector expired on the 25th July, 2018, while the tenures of the Registrar, Librarian and Bursar expired on 25th July, 2019 due to the Amended Polytechnics Act of 2019. The end of tenure of the Rector who was already serving his Second Tenure as at the time of the Amended Polytechnic Act of 2019 will be due on 25th July, 2022. At the expiration of their first tenures, the Heads of Registry, Mrs. Philomena Ebosele, Bursary, Mr. Pius Anenih, and Library Mr. Stanley Unuabor were approved by the second Governing Council to act as Heads of their various departments. New substantive Principal Officers were finally approved by the third Governing Council, and they assumed duty on 1st December, 2021. These include Mrs. Dayo Akinbowale – Registrar, Mr. Sunday Esogban – Bursar, and Mr. Isaac Anyira – Librarian and they assumed duty on the 1st of December, 2021, and on the 7th of December, 2021, the appointment of Engr. France O. Akpojedje, MNSE, as the Acting Deputy Rector was approved by 3rd the Governing Council.

Administrative activities commenced with the appointments of staff in the last quarter of 2014 and early 2015 in-line with the recommendation of NBTE as approved by the Federal Ministry of Education to man the various administrative offices created by the Management under the supervision and leadership of the Rector, Prof. S. O. Onohaebi. These offices include, Rectory, Registry, Bursary, Library, Public Relations, Procurement, Physical Planning, Student’s Affairs, Admissions, Audit, etc. To ensure smooth take-off, several renovations were made in the temporary site (Nova Hotel), to create a conducive working environment in preparation for the take-off of academic activities. These arrangements included:

1. The renovation of the perimeter fencing, walkways, lighting systems, plumbing, drainages, compartmentalising spaces to create office spaces, etc.,
2. Equipping and furnishing of offices for the Principal Officers and their supporting staff as well as the Academic/Administrative staff, Physical Planning, Academic Planning, Student Affairs, Exams and Records, Admissions, Public Relations, Health Centre and the Library.
3. Procurement of a Toyota Hilux vehicle
4. Procurement of a 30-seater Nissan bus
5. Procurement of 12-seater Hyundai bus

The Management commenced with the development of the Academic Master plan, Physical Master plan and the Strategic plan for the Polytechnic. The Management relied initially on the NBTE Scheme of Service Manual for the recruitment of the staff of the Institute, thereafter, the management ensured the development of the Polytechnic’s Staff Manual which formed the foundation of employment and placement of staff including staff benefits, conduct and guiding principles. The beginning of administrative activities set the ground rolling for commencement of academic activities in the 2nd quarter of 2015 and the accreditation of programmes.

The Rector and his management team embarked on various projects at the Polytechnic’s temporary site to meet the requirements of a conducive academic environment in line with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) standard. These projects include:

• The renovation and conversion of some of the facilities to make provision for twelve (12) classrooms required for initial take-off,
• The creation and equipping of laboratories/workshops to aid the accreditation of programmes and enhance the technical training of prospective students. The laboratories include:
  1. Civil / Building/ Architectural Technology:
     1. i) Strength of Material Laboratory,
     2. ii) Soil Science Laboratory,

• iii) Material Science Laboratory,

1. iv) Carpentry and Joinery Workshop,
2. v) Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Workshop,
3. vi) Block Moulding and Concreting Workshop,

• vii) Drawing studios 1 and 2,
• viii) Architectural Modelling and Photographic Studio. etc

1. Electrical Engineering Technology:
   1. i) Power Laboratory,
   2. ii) Electrical machines laboratory,

• iii) Communications/Electronics Laboratory,

1. iv) Basic Electricity/Measurement and Instrumentation Laboratory,
2. v) Electrical/Electronic Repair/Maintenance Workshop,
3. vi) Electrical Installation Workshop, etc

1. General workshop / laboratories:
   1. i) Machine and Fittings Shop,
   2. ii) Welding and Fabrication Workshop,

• iii) Auto-diagnostics and Maintenance Workshop,

1. iv) Geo-informatics/Survey laboratories, Survey Store

1. Computer laboratories:
   1. i) Computer /ICT Laboratory equipped with 30 units of 23” All-in-one HP touch screen systems, 10KVA Inverter with back-up batteries, Interactive board, Hp A0 printer and fully air conditioned,
   2. ii) Computer Technology Laboratory equipped with 20 units of 21” All-in-one HP computer systems, 10KVA inverter with back-up batteries, white board and fully air conditioned.

Having put the above necessary classrooms and fully equipped laboratories/workshops in place, the management applied for Resource Inspection/Visitation from NBTE.

The Rector ensured the accreditation of four (4) programmes by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in 2015, leading to the commencement of academic activities of the 2015/2016 academic session. These include

1. Architectural Technology,
2. Building Technology,
3. Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology,
4. Quantity Surveying.

However, two other programmes, viz Civil Engineering and Geoinformatics were denied accreditation. The effort made by the Rector of the Polytechnic in ensuring a quick and smooth take-off of academic activities within its very short span of existence earned the Rector a Letter of Commendation from the Governing Board of NBTE. The students were matriculated, thus, accepting them as members of the Institute community.

Note that NICT was the first Polytechnic to commence academic activities with four (4) accredited programmes among the four (4) polytechnics established around the same time.

After the Accreditation of four programmes in 2015, the management embarked on further accreditation. In 2018, seven (7) programmes were selected for resource inspection. The Rector successfully ensured the accreditation of four (4) new programmes which included

1. Banking and Finance,
2. Business Administration and Management,
3. Computer Science and
4. Statistics.

However, Estate Management and Valuation, Computer Engineering and Surveying and Geo-informatics were not successful.

Again in 2019, the management applied for the resource inspection of the failed programmes in

1. Computer Engineering,
2. Civil Engineering and
3. Surveying and Geoinformatics.

in addition to

1. Estate Management and Valuation.

All the programmes visited by NBTE were granted interim accreditation which brought the Polytechnic to a total of 12 accredited programmes by the National Board for Technical Education.

To further improve the educational output of the Polytechnic, the Rector applied in 2020 for the resource inspection of National Diploma programme in Public Administration and four (4) Higher National Diploma programmes in Business Administration and Management, Building Technology, Computer science, and Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology with options in Electronics and Telecommunications. The request also included the re-accreditation of the other programmes initially granted interim accreditation.

The approval was obtained for the visit in 2022 and the exercise took place between the 9^th and 13^th of May, 2022. The result of the exercise released in June, 2022 indicate the following:

1. Approved new programmes

HND, Building Technology,

HND, Business Administration and Management

ND, Public Administration,

ND, Accountancy.

1. Programmes with Full Accreditation for 5 years

ND, Electrical and Electronic Technology,

ND, Architectural Technology,

ND, Computer Science,

ND, Banking and Finance,

ND, Business Administration and Management.

1. Programmes with interim Accreditation

ND, Building Technology,

ND, Quantity Surveying.

1. Re-evaluated programmes due to lack of adequate students

ND, Statistics.

However, the result for HND, Computer Science was still being awaited while HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Power and Machines together with Electronic and Telecommunication options were denied accreditation due some deficiencies in some equipment and textbooks.

The Polytechnic has conducted six matriculation ceremonies from 2015 and the time of this report, produced five (5) sets of National Diploma (ND) graduates in several programmes. The National Diploma students engaged in SIWES internally and industrial trainings in relevant workplaces outside the institute. The had so far received good commendations for good conduct and knowledge applications during their trainings.