Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic
Former names | Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia (2000–2019) |
|---|---|
| Type | Public Polytechnic |
| Established | 15 August 2000 |
| Rector | Dr. Nurudeen Mu’azu Maifata (Acting) |
| Location | Lafia , Nasarawa State , Nigeria |
| Campus | Urban (Jos Road, Lafia) |
| Affiliations | National Board for Technical Education |
| Website | imap |
Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic (IMAP) is a state owned tertiary institution in Lafia, Nasarawa state, Nigeria. It was established on 15 August 2000 as the Nasarawa state polytechnic, Lafia by former governor of Nassarawa state, Abdullahi Adamu. Dr. Nuruddeen Mu'azu Maifata is the rector of the installation.[1]
In 2019, the institution was renamed in honour of the late Emir of Lafia, Alhaji Isa Mustapha Agwai I (1935–2019).[2] The main campus is located along Jos Road, about 5 kilometres from Lafia town.[3]
Academics
The polytechnic consists of five schools: Business and Management Studies, Applied Sciences, Engineering Technology, Environmental Studies, and General Studies. It offers National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), and other remedial and consultancy programmes.
Library
The library, established in 2001, contains over 30,000 volumes and an e-library with ICT facilities.
See also
References
- ^ Johnson, Chris (2 July 2025). "NewsNasarawa: Governor Sule appoints Maifata as substantive rector of IMAP". dailypost.ng. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ "Nasarawa Assembly renames polytechnic after late Emir". punchng.com. 3 December 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ Oweh, Innocent (24 March 2023). "TETFund Injects N722m On Infrastructure In Nasarawa Polytechnic". independent.ng. Retrieved 9 November 2025.