Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic gets NBTE approval for ND Artificial Intelligence Programme

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Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic gets NBTE approval for ND Artificial Intelligence Programme

Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (ATAPOLY), Bauchi, has received approval from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to start a National Diploma (ND) programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI) from the 2026/2027 academic session.

According to the NBTE approval, ATAPOLY is ranked first among 41 institutions approved to offer the programme.

The approval was based on the Polytechnic's available qualified lecturers and technologists, as well as facilities such as AI laboratories, programming and digital systems, microcontrollers and practical project facilities.

The NBTE has also approved 80 students under Stream A for the first intake of the programme.

The new programme will give students practical knowledge in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, programming, machine learning, data processing, robotics and other digital technologies.

This approval is a major achievement for ATAPOLY and shows the Polytechnic’s commitment to providing students with skills that meet the demands of today’s technology driven world.

With the commencement of the programme, ATAPOLY is set to play an important role in developing the next generation of AI and digital technology professionals in Nigeria.

Congratulations to ATAPOLY on this great achievement!

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