The Hassan Usman Polytechnic in Katsina has secured accreditation for 28 courses from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

The institution's Rector, Dr. Ibrahim Kurfi, who made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen in Katsina on Thursday, April 7, said the NBTE has given approval to the polytechnic to award National and Higher National Diplomas in the 28 courses.

Kurfi named some of the courses to include Welding and Fabrications, Architectural Technology, Library Science and Information Management, Animal Health Production, Hospitality, and Tourism.

He attributed the accreditation to the tremendous support of Gov. Aminu Masari to the polytechnic and assured that the management of the institution would strive hard to ensure that discipline and academic excellence were maintained in the institution.