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      <h1>Administration</h1>
      <p>The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Owerri.</p>
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            <h3>The Governing Council</h3>
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              The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Owerri.
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              What is today known as University of Innovation, Science and
              Technology, Omuma was established in 1978 by Edit No. 16 of the
              then Imo State Government, enacted by the Col, Sunday Adenihu
              Administration, It was then known as College of Technology
              (COTECH), Owerri. It started with the Head known as “Principal” in
              its temporary site, Government Technical College Owerri.
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            <h3>Functions of the Council</h3>
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              The functions of Councils in the Federal Polytechnics included but
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                  <h4>Governance</h4>
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                    The Council shall be the governing body of the Polytechnic
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                    affairs of the Polytechnic, in control of property and
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                  <p>It may acquire and hold movable and immovable property.</p>
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                  <p>It may enter into contracts.</p>
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                  <h4>Rector Appointment</h4>
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                    It recommends to Mr President, Commander in Chief of the
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                    candidates, out of which he appoints one as Rector.
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                  <h4>Key Appointments</h4>
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                    It appoints the Deputy Rector(s), the Registrar, the Bursar,
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                <h3>Role of the Council</h3>
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                  The Governing Council serves as the supreme administrative
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                <h3>Responsibilities</h3>
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                  Key functions include property and financial management,
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          <h3 class="section-subtitle">15TH GOVERNING COUNCIL</h3>
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            Introducing the 15th Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic,
            Nekede Owerri.
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                <h4>ENGR. DR. CHIJIOKE CHIEMELA</h4>
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              <h3>25+</h3>
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          <h2>Management Members of the 15th Governing Council</h2>
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            Meet the esteemed leaders guiding the University of Innovation,
            Science and Technology, Omuma toward academic excellence and
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            The 15th Governing Council is composed of visionary professionals
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            Their strategic leadership ensures the polytechnic remains a beacon
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                <h4>DR. UZOMA IBEAJA</h4>
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