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. Poly 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 Ordinary National Diploma (OND), 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 Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechatronics Faculty of Science Science Laboratory Technology Biology and Microbiology Applied Chemistry Biochemistry Physics with Electronics Geology Computer Science Statistics Faculty of Environmental Studies Architecture Urban and Regional Planning Estate Management Quantity Surveying Building Technology Painting and Sculpture Industrial Design Graphics & Printing Land Surveying and Geoinformatics Faculty of Financial Management Science Accountancy Banking and Finance Insurance Faculty of Business and Communication Science Mass Communication Marketing Business Administration Office Technology Management Purchasing and Supply Local Government Studies Public Administration Notable alumni Dapo Lam Adesina, Member of House of Representative for Ibadan North East/South Federal Constituency Rauf Aregbesola, Nigerian politician, former governor of Osun State and current Minister of interior. Adebiyi Daramola, Nigerian academic and former vice chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Akure. Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. Traditional monarch of Ilé-Ifè, Osun State, Nigeria Gallery References Polytechnics in Nigeria 1970 establishments in Nigeria Educational institutions established in 1970 Universities and colleges in Ibadan