” The panel will also investigate the application of funds, particularly, the special grants and loans meant for particular projects, in order to determine the status of such projects and their relevance for further funding.

” Examine all academic programmes, policies and practices, as well as the total academic and physical development, performance and direction of the institution and advise as to whether the desired targets have been met.

” Study the general atmosphere of the institution over the period in question.  In particular, the general conduct and comportment of all personnel of the institution, especially staff, students and managers,” he said.

He also said the panels would advise as to whether the correct training was being given and how necessary corrections might be made, amongst others, and that the six weeks approved for submission of their reports begins with the commencement of their sittings.

He said  the panel to Polytechnics had five members and a Secretary, with the following as Chairmen: Federal  Polytechnic Kaduna, Prof. S.O Abdurraheem, Federal Polytechnic Kazaure, Mrs Hindatu Abdullahi,  Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, Prof. Remy Uche, and Federal Polytechnic  Birnin Kebbi, Dr Ugochukwu Uba.

Others were: Federal Polytechnic Bali, Hon. Usani U Usani, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Alh. Bawa Buwari, Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Prof. Aliyu  Ardo, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Prof. William Qurix and Federal Polytechnic Bida, Alh. Bappah Toro, Federal Polytechnic Idah, Mr Aminu Moddibo and Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Prof. Francis Egbokhare.

Also, on the list were: Federal Polytechnic Offa, Prof. Duro Oni, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Prof. Stephen Ocheni and Federal Polytechnic Oko, Prof. Abiodun Olotuah. Federal Polytechnic Unwana, Prof. Joseph Ajienka, Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Sen. Ayo Arise, Federal Polytechnic Bonny, Prof. Ben Angwe and for Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Prof. A.T. Abdullahi.

Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Prof. Y.A. Quadri and Institute of Construction Technology, Uromi, Engr. Chris Okpechi, Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Prof. Fidelis Ogah, Federal Polytechnic Ede, Dr Nuru Yakubu, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Prof. Essiet Essiet, Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji, Mr Ibrahim Nakande and  Yaba College of Technology, Dr Amina Shamaki, make up the full list.