JAMB Inaugurates new advanced clinical lab at Kaduna polytechnic
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has inaugurated a modern Advanced Clinical Laboratory at the Shehu Mohammed Kangiwa Medical Centre in Kaduna Polytechnic.
The facility was fully financed through funds the institution earned from winning the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit Award (NATAP-M) for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 cycles. Kaduna Polytechnic, which was named Best Polytechnic in the latest NATAP-M Awards, received ₦50 million that played a major role in establishing the new lab.
The commissioning ceremony, held on December 5, 2025, drew members of the Governing Council, management, staff, and students.
Rector Dr. Suleiman Umar said the Polytechnic has consistently channelled its NATAP-M winnings into meaningful infrastructural and academic upgrades. Past projects include the procurement of laptops and accessories, renovation of Blocks A and B of the Department of Applied Science, and upgrades to the institution’s Spider FM Radio—now followed by the development of the new clinical laboratory.
He described the lab as a vital addition to the institution’s medical services, funded entirely from consecutive NATAP-M prizes.
Governing Council Chairman, Dr. Oluwakemi Pinheiro, added that the lab will deliver essential diagnostic services to both the Polytechnic community and nearby residents.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, praised the institution’s effective management of the prize funds and noted the personal significance of meeting the Governing Council Chairman due to longstanding family connections. He also congratulated Kaduna Polytechnic on its progress and its ongoing transition into a full-fledged university.
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