Federal Polytechnic, Oko

Federal Polytechnic, Oko is a Nigerian polytechnic located in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State.[1] The institution was founded in 1979,[2] and was previously named the College of Arts, Science and Technology.[3][4]

Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State
TypePublic Institution
Established1979 (1979)
RectorDr. Francisca Unoma Nwajulugo
Location
Oko, Anambra State
,
Nigeria
CampusRural campuses
Websitefederalpolyoko.edu.ng

Federal Polytechnic, Oko is one of the developing tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It has functional memoranda of understanding with multiple universities located both in Nigeria and internationally.[5][6]

On February 4, 2019, Dr. Francisca Unoma Nwafulugo was the first female substantive Rector to be appointed at Federal Polytechnic, Oko.[7] She was appointed by the Nigeria's Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu.[8] Prior to her appointment, she was a Chief Lecturer at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Kaduna Polytechnic.[9][10]

Faculties/Schools

Presently, there are 8 academic faculties/schools in the polytechnic.[11][12]

School of Engineering Technology

School of Environmental Design and Technology

School of Applied Science and Technology

School of Arts, Design and Printing Technology

School of Business Studies

School of Information Technology

School of Financial Studies

School of General Studies

Campus

The Polytechnic has three campuses located across Nigeria.[15]

  • The main campus is at Oko which occupies a total land area of 89 hectares or approximately acres.
  • Ufuma campus occupies a total land area of 52 hectares or approximately 129 acres.
  • Atani campus has a total area of 40 hectares.[16]

References
  1. "Anambra govt dissolves Oko town union, cites crises over appointment of Okopoly's governing council". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  2. "Federal Polytechnics". Federal Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  3. "About". federalpolyoko.edu.ng. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  4. "Oko Poly Archives". Vanguard News. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  5. "Welcome to Oko | Oko Polytechnic". Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  6. "Change Federal Poly Oko to Ekwueme Varsity of Technology—Alumnus begs Buhari". Vanguard News. 27 January 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  7. "Rector, others bag merit award - The Nation Newspaper". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  8. Rapheal (7 March 2019). "Oko Poly gets first female rector". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  9. "Oko Poly gets first female rector". The Sun Nigeria. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  10. "OPINION | Dr. Nwafulugo - A Celebration of Achievements as Rector of Federal Poly Oko, By Chijioke Ibeziako". METROWATCH. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  11. "Federal Polytechnic,Oko courses, details and contact information - CoursesEye.com". www.courseseye.com. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  12. "Updated List Of Courses Offered In Federal Polytechnic, oko & FEES". O3schools. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  13. "School of Environmental Design and Technology". federalpolyoko.edu.ng. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  14. "The Nation Newspaper". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  15. "Federal Polytechnic, Oko okopoly| School Fees, Courses & Admission info". universitycompass.com. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  16. "Federal Polytechnic Oko, Atani Campus". Finelib.com. Retrieved 23 June 2022.


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