The Polytechnic, Ibadan
The Polytechnic, Ibadan (typically called "Poly Ibadan") is an institution of higher learning in Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria. Founded in 1970, Poly Ibadan is similar to other polytechnics in Nigeria. The institution was established to provide an alternative higher education to universities, particularly in technical skill acquisition. The vocational and skills acquisition centre is poised to ensure that students master a skill before leaving the institution and also provides skills training to the host community. The Polytechnic Ibadan is also well known for its unique slogan written in Yoruba language as "Ise loogun Ise" which means  'Work (is) the medicine for poverty', a classical Yoruba adage which stresses that hard work is the way out of poverty. Curriculum. The institution offers a wide range of specialized short courses for the purpose of improving the vocational capabilities of technical and commercial workers. Poly Ibadan awards the National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), Post Graduate Diploma ( PGD) and other professional certificates to its graduates. It also provides opportunities for creative development and research related to the needs of teaching, industry and the business community. Academic Programmes. The polytechnic runs mainly National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma  (HND) programmes in the following on full-time, part-time or sandwich basis. Faculties and their Departments. Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Science Faculty of Environmental Studies Faculty of Financial Management Science Faculty of Business and Communication Science