The Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management (RECTEM) has secured accreditation from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for 10 academic programmes.
The accreditation covers programmes in Built Environment Technology, Management and Sciences and is expected to strengthen the institution’s capacity to produce graduates with practical knowledge and technical skills required for the labour market.
The accredited programmes include:
1. Architectural Technology
2. Estate Management and Valuation
3. Quantity Surveying
4. Accountancy
5. Business Administration and Management
6. Computer Science — Ordinary National Diploma (OND)
7. Computer Science — Higher National Diploma (HND)
8. Science Laboratory Technology — Option One
9. Science Laboratory Technology — Option Two
10. Science Laboratory Technology — Option Three
The institution disclosed that Science Laboratory Technology was accredited with three options, but did not specify the names of the three options in its statement.
Reacting to the development, the Rector of RECTEM, Dr Oladunni Izobo-Martins, described the accreditation as a major milestone for the institution.
“This is a major milestone and a testament to the grace of God, dedication, hard work, and collective commitment of the entire RECTEM community,” she said.
Izobo-Martins appreciated the General Overseer, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the Transition Committee, management, staff, students and other stakeholders for their contributions to the institution’s growth.
She also acknowledged the support of the leadership of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to improving its programmes.
“RECTEM will continue to focus on equipping our students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to make meaningful contributions to the development of the country,” the rector added
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