The Rector is the Chief Academic and Administrative officer of the polytechnic. The Rector is responsible to the Council and to the Honorable Minister of Education in the absence of a Council. He has the power to exercise general authority over the staff and is responsible for the discipline in the Polytechnic. The Rector, Prof. Edwin C. Onyeneje is a Professor of social psychology, a quintessential scholar, a shrewd administrator, result oriented and a team player. His academic qualification includes a B.Sc.; M.Sc.; M.Ed. and Ph.D. These qualifications prepared him for a high-flying academic and administrative positions both in the citadels of learning and in social and community services. Prof. Edwin C. Onyeneje is a leading member of a number of prominent professional bodies. These include: Fellow, Nigerian Psychological Association; Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria; Fellow. Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and Member, Association of African Philosophy for Children.