IMT Enugu Records 100% NBTE Accreditation in One Year Under Prof Ogbodo, Driven by Gov Peter Mbah’s Vision
Enugu, November 7, 2025 – The Rector of the Institute of Management and Technology, IMT Enugu, Prof. Gozie Ogbodo, has marked one year in office with a resounding report of progress, innovation, and transformation that has redefined the institution’s standards of excellence in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.
Speaking during the ceremony commemorating his first anniversary in office – which also featured the commissioning of landmark projects across the campus – Prof. Ogbodo expressed deep gratitude to God and to the IMT Enugu community for their unwavering commitment, teamwork, and faith in the vision of building a new IMT that stands as a model of academic integrity and productivity.
According to him, the journey so far has been anchored on a mission to strengthen academic foundations, foster innovation, improve staff and students’ welfare, and align IMT Enugu with the broader developmental agenda of Governor Peter Mbah’s administration in Enugu State.
Highlighting one of the institution’s most remarkable milestones, the Rector announced that IMT Enugu achieved a 100 percent success rate in the recent accreditation, re-accreditation, and resource verification exercise conducted by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). He described the feat as “a testament to collective resilience, excellence, and unwavering dedication,” adding that the achievement reinforces IMT’s reputation as a leading polytechnic in Nigeria.
Prof. Ogbodo credited the success to the hard work of staff, the cooperation of students, and the consistent support from the Enugu State Government. He noted that Governor Peter Mbah’s visionary education policies have provided the enabling environment for IMT Enugu to thrive and meet global academic standards.
“We owe deep gratitude to His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, whose transformative reforms in education have redefined our academic structure and inspired excellence,” the Rector stated. “Governor Mbah’s commitment to building a knowledge-based economy continues to propel IMT Enugu toward greater heights.”
Representing Governor Mbah at the ceremony, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, congratulated the management, staff, and students of IMT Enugu on their outstanding performance in the NBTE accreditation exercise. He commended Prof. Ogbodo’s leadership for aligning with the governor’s “Tomorrow is Here” agenda, which emphasizes human capital development, innovation, and institutional integrity.
“Governor Peter Mbah’s administration is committed to ensuring that education remains the cornerstone of our state’s transformation,” Prof. Onyia said. “IMT Enugu is a critical partner in this vision, and its recent achievements clearly reflect the results of purposeful governance and academic excellence.”
Describing the governor as the backbone of the institution’s resurgence, Prof. Ogbodo said that IMT Enugu has benefited immensely from Mbah’s forward-looking investments in technology, infrastructure, and capacity development. He emphasized that these interventions have accelerated IMT’s modernization drive and enhanced its competitiveness.
On infrastructure, the Rector revealed that his administration has renovated several classrooms, laboratories, and administrative blocks to create a more conducive atmosphere for teaching, learning, and research. He reiterated that the institution remains committed to the “One Diploma, One Skill” policy designed to ensure that every IMT Enugu student graduates with both an academic qualification and a practical vocational skill, thereby reducing unemployment and promoting self-reliance.
To guarantee long-term sustainability, Prof. Ogbodo announced the establishment of IMT Enterprises Limited, a commercial subsidiary that has begun generating additional income for the school. Under the initiative, IMT Enugu now produces IMT Bread, IMT Water, and IMT Tissue, alongside the commercialization of IMT Water Tanker and Tractors – ventures he described as “learning laboratories” where students gain real-world experience in production and entrepreneurship.
“These ventures not only strengthen our financial base but also help our students to translate theory into practice,” he explained. “At IMT Enugu, we are raising job creators, not job seekers.”
The Rector praised his management team, staff, and students for their unwavering loyalty and discipline, stating that their collective spirit has made IMT Enugu a national model of integrity and innovation. He pledged that the next phase of his administration would focus on consolidating these gains through research-driven growth, digital transformation, and environmental beautification.
“The new IMT will stand out not just for academic excellence but also for its aesthetic and environmental beauty,” he said. “We are creating an IMT Enugu that speaks through its environment – clean spaces, inspiring artworks, and green areas that promote learning and pride.”
He further urged members of the IMT Enugu community to uphold values of honesty, discipline, and unity of purpose. According to him, the shared dream of a transformed IMT can only be achieved through collective responsibility and consistent pursuit of excellence.
The one-year anniversary ceremony concluded with the commissioning of newly completed and renovated facilities across the campus, symbolizing what Prof. Ogbodo called “a new dawn of excellence and sustainability” at IMT Enugu.
With the recent 100 percent NBTE accreditation and Governor Peter Mbah’s sustained investment in education, IMT Enugu continues to stand tall as one of Nigeria’s most innovative and forward-looking institutions, driving transformation in alignment with the state’s “Tomorrow is Here” agenda.
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