Our Saviour Institute of Science and Technology
{{Short description|Private polytechnic in Enugu, Nigeria}}
{{Infobox college
| name = Our Saviour Institute of Science and Technology
| type = Private
| city = Enugu
| country = Nigeria
| coordinates = {{coord|6.4483|N|7.5139|E|}}
| website = https://osisat.edu.ng/
}}
Our Saviour Institute of Science, Agriculture and Technology (OSISATECH) is a privately owned polytechnic in Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria established in 1989.{{Cite web|date=2017-01-03|title=List of All Federal, State & Private Polytechnics in Nigeria 2021|url=https://www.myschoolgist.com/ng/list-of-accredited-polytechnics-in-nigeria/|access-date=2021-05-31|website=www.myschoolgist.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Private Polytechnics {{!}} National Board for Technical Education|url=https://net.nbte.gov.ng/private%20polytechnics|access-date=2021-05-31|website=net.nbte.gov.ng}}{{Cite web|title=NCCE Online|url=http://www.ncceonline.edu.ng/colleges.php|access-date=2021-05-31|website=www.ncceonline.edu.ng}}{{Cite web|date=2017-01-04|title=List of Accredited Colleges of Education in Nigeria|url=https://www.myschoolgist.com/ng/colleges-of-education-in-nigeria/|access-date=2021-05-31|website=www.myschoolgist.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Osisatech Polytechnic{{!}} School Fees, Courses & Admission info|url=https://universitycompass.com/africa/Nigeria/colleges/Osisatech-College-of-Education.php|access-date=2021-05-31|website=universitycompass.com}}
History
It was founded by the Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Prof. Emmanuel Edeh, who also founded secondary schools and the Madonna University, Okija Campus, Elele Campus, Enugu Campus, Anambra State; Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu.{{cite web
|url = http://www.cpmelele.net/moreff07.html
|title = More About Father Founder
|publisher = Catholic Prayer Ministry of the Holy Spirit, Elele, Nigeria
|accessdate = 2010-03-26
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110723054955/http://www.cpmelele.net/moreff07.html
|archivedate = 2011-07-23
}}
The institution was one of the few privately owned schools to take advantage of a 1993 decree that spelled out criteria for official recognition of private universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, during a window when the government was issuing approvals.{{cite book
|page=64
|title=Private Higher Education and Public Policy in Africa: a Contrasting Case of Nigeria and Botswana
|publisher=Cuvillier Verlag
|ISBN=3-86727-821-0}}
In a ranking by the National Commission for Colleges of Education of performance in the 1999/2000 academic year of 75 federal, state and privately owned colleges, the institute was at the foot of the list. In November 2012, OSISATECH College of Education received an award for Teachers Development in Nigeria. It was given by NCCE.{{cite web
|url = http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2002/07/03/20020703edu01.html
|title = Colleges of Education: How They Stand
|author = Bukola Olatunji
|work = ThisDay
|accessdate = 2010-03-26
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20050116155613/http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2002/07/03/20020703edu01.html
|archivedate = 2005-01-16
}} In December 2009, Emmanuel Edeh was honoured with the African Film Festival and Academy Award in London.{{cite web
|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200912280039.html
|title=Fr. Edeh Honoured in London
|work=Daily Champion
|author=Tony Adibe
|date=26 December 2009
|accessdate=2010-03-26}}
Courses
The institution offers the following courses;{{Cite web|last=Admin|first=I. J. N.|date=2020-10-30|title=Full List of Courses Offered In Our Saviour Institute of Science, Agric. & Tech. (OSISATECH)|url=https://itsjambnews.com.ng/jamb/osisatech-courses/|access-date=2021-05-31|website=ITSJAMBNEWS|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Academy|first=Samphina|date=2019-08-23|title=Courses in Our Saviour Institute of Science and Technology (OSISATECH)|url=https://samphina.com.ng/our-saviour-institute-science-technology-osisatech-undergraduate-courses/|access-date=2021-05-31|website=Samphina Academy|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2019-12-15|title=New List of OSISATECH Polytechnic Enugu Courses & Requirements 2020/2021|url=https://schoolinfo.com.ng/osisatech-polytechnic-courses/|access-date=2021-05-31|website=Schoolinfo.com.ng|language=en-US}}
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Biology/Chemistry
- Biology/Integrated Science
- Biology/Mathematics
- Biology/Physics
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Education
- Geography/Chemistry
- Christian Religious Knowledge Studies/English
- Christian Religious Knowledge Studies/Social Studies
- Computer Education/Chemistry
- Computer Education/Physics
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Science/Biology
- Computer Science/Economics
- Computer Science Education/Mathematics
- Cooperative Economics and Management
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
- English
- English/Geography
- English/Social Studies
- Fine and Applied Arts
- Food Technology
- Home Economics
- Insurance
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics/Physics
- Office Technology/Management
- Primary Education Studies
- Public Administration
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Technical Education
- Physical and Health Education
See also
References
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Category:Christian universities and colleges in Nigeria
Category:Buildings and structures in Enugu State
Category:Technological universities in Nigeria
Category:Educational institutions established in 1989
Category:1989 establishments in Nigeria
Category:Universities and colleges established in 1989
Category:Science and technology in Nigeria
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