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The Directorate for Research and Development of Federal Polytechnic Ekowe was established from inception of the Polytechnic as an integral part of the academic planning system. It was formerly under the Academic Planning Division of the Polytechnic before it was carved out as a standalone directorate by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). It was set up to position the Polytechnic on a path that will birth innovative ideas, produce and showcase quality innovations that will contribute to development, knowledge exchange, and advancement, especially in science & technology, engineering, skills, and entrepreneurship for nation-building.

Profile of the Directorate

The Directorate is an administrative office for research and development which started functioning in 2018 with Dr. Olusegun A. Kuforiji as the pioneer director during the Rectorship of Dr. Enetimi I. Seiyaboh. The directorate is currently headed by Dr. Blessing C. Okogbue, a Chief Lecturer in the Department of Oceanography and Fisheries Science, under the leadership of Dr. Agbabiaka Lukman Adegoke as the current substantive Rector. The director has initiated training workshops in research conduct, modern research tools, artificial intelligence in researching, and technical report writing to properly document and publish research findings.

Former and Current Directors

Dr. Olusegun A. Kuforiji

Dr. Olusegun A. Kuforiji
Pioneer Director (2018-202?)

Dr. Blessing C. Okogbue

Dr. Blessing C. Okogbue
Current Director

Vision & Mission

To run a system that drives research activities, motivating staff and students to contribute to cutting-edge innovations, development, and visibility of the Polytechnic. The directorate also supports academic departments to produce graduates with well-developed skills and an entrepreneurial mindset through quality-assured research processes for global competitiveness.

The Staff of the Directorate

  • Mr. Rufus Erero – Head of Admin. (Principal Assistant Registrar)
  • Mrs. Ebiere Bristol – Admin. Officer (Principal Executive Officer I)
  • Mrs. Blessing Akpakoro – Admin. Officer (Senior Assistant Registrar)
  • Mrs. Esuku Joy – Chief Clerical Officer

Members of the Polytechnic Research and Development Committee

S/N Name of Committee Member Department/Position
1 Dr. Blessing C. Okogbue Dir., R & D/Chairperson
2 Engr. Digitemie E. I. Dir., Academic Planning
3 Engr. Dr Livinus Obasi Dir., Entrepreneurship Centre
4 Dr. Olubumo Daniel Dir., ICT Centre
5 Dr. Otele Ama Dir., Centre for Continuing Educ.
6 Dr. Inibehe G. Ukpong Dir., Centre for Linkages & Advancement./Rep. Sch. of Agric. Tech.
7 Dr. Ngozi Anyanwu Rep. Centre for General Studies
8 Engr. Dr Onita Chukwuka Rep. School of Engineering Tech
9 Dr. Tema Lucky Rep. School of Mgt. Science
10 Rev. Righteous Ombu Rep. School of Applied Science
11 Mrs. Choice Zacchaeus Rep. Library Unit
12 Mrs. Vivian Nwoke TETFUND Desk Officer
13 Mr. Rufus Erero R & D/Secretary