Dorben Polytechnic is located in Bwari-Garam road of the FCT-Abuja.
It was founded in 1995 by Dr. A. B. Ekwere, a seasoned academic and an erudite scholar. It is established in accordance with the enabling laws of the Federal republic of Nigeria. The Polytechnic is approved by the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). It runs Pre-National, National Diploma and Higher National Diploma programmes in specialized areas.

OUR MISSION

Dorben Polytechnic was established to provide high quality academic studies for individuals who intend to develop career as professionals and technical experts with self reliance. It is with this in mind that the polytechnic strives over the years to position itself as a center of academic excellence.

On the strength of the above, many important personalities from other parts of the globe have had cause to visit the polytechnic for the purpose of interaction in areas of technical cooperation.

These include;

a. The Canadian High Commisioner to Nigeria, Howard Strauss (2003);
b. The British Foreign Secretary, Honourable Jack Straw (2004), and
c. Professor Malcolm Keesh of University of BradfordShire, UK, amongst others.

The following are the principal officers of the polytechnic;

1. Dr. (Barr.) E. Umana – Chairman, Governing Council.
2. Dr. A. B. Ekwere – Proprietor.
3. Dr. (Mrs.) D. Ekwere – Rector
4. Mrs. Idara Obiova – Deputy Rector (Administration)
5. Mrs. Edo Duke – Deputy Rector (Academics)
6. Mr. V. U. Abianga – Registrar
7. Mr. Kareem Akanbi – Director, Public Relations
8. Mr. Uwem Ekwere – Director, ICT

SLOGAN
Dorben Poly, the citadel of academic excellence.