Akawe Torkula Polytechnic

Akawe Torkula Polytechnic (ATP) is a polytechnic in Makurdi, Benue State, Central Nigeria. It came into being when Akawe Torkula College of Advanced and Professional Studies, ATCAPS, was upgraded to a polytechnic by the Benue State Executive Council in January 2020.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]}

In June 2021, the Benue State Government recruited both teaching and non-teaching staff for the institution.^[7]

References

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