Africa College of Agriculture, Vocational and Technical Studies (ACAVATS) is a registered and approved Innovation School under Innovation Enterprise Institutions (IEIs). These institutions are a product of the recent reform initiatives of the Federal Ministry of Education in the education sector. They are established to widen access to vocational, technical and professional education as well as offer a credible and recognized alternative route to university education.
ACAVATS is located within Akure, at KLM 4, Oba-Ile Road, Akure, Ondo State. We have large and conducive environment for learning, well equipped computer laboratories, workshops, demonstration integrated farms, e-library facility and a core of experienced expert staff.
To be a centre of excellence in vocational and technical education that promotes technology for industrial growth and entrepreneurship.
To offer education and training that equips prospective
students with solid base of theoretical knowledge and
practical skills for meeting increasing demand for technical
manpower through a:
The IEIs are expected to provide credible forms of education that will cater for the needs of:
IEIs would operate on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Federal Government through Federal Ministry of Education and National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
The primary role of ACAVATS as a registered and approved Innovation Enterprise Institution is to admit students and ensure that they are taught practical skills relevant to labour market needs. Students are also prepared to be eligible for University direct-entry admission as well as HND admission in Polytechnics. Emphasis will be placed on practical training with ample opportunity for students to have innovative work-site experience particularly in ONDO LINYI, a world class Chinese industrial hub equipped with various modern technological machines for hands-on use and also to foster the growth of industrialization in Ondo state and Nigeria as a whole
At the completion of the programme, candidates shall be awarded The National Innovation Diploma (NID). NID is at par with National Diploma (ND) awarded by Polytechnics. Holders of National Innovation Diploma are qualified and recognized for University direct-entry admission or HND admission in their areas of specialization. IEIs are listed in the JAMB brochure. Holders of National Innovation Diplomas (NID) and National Vocational Certificates (NVC) are also recognized for purpose of employment in Private Sector establishments such as Ondo State Industrial Hub etc.