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Type | Public Institution |
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Established | 1979 |
Rector | Dr. Uche B. Onyegbu |
Location | Oko, Anambra State , Nigeria |
Campus | Rural campuses |
Website | federalpolyoko |
Federal Polytechnic, Oko is a Nigerian polytechnic located in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State. [1] Established in 1979, [2] it was previously named the College of Arts, Science and Technology. [3] [4]
Federal Polytechnic, Oko is recognized as one of the developing tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It has established memoranda of understanding with several universities in Nigeria and abroad. [5] [6]
On February 5, 2024, Dr. Uche B. Onyegbu became the Acting Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko.His appointment was made by Nigeria's Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman. Dr Uche B. Onyegbu was the Deputy rector (Academic) before his appointment as the Acting Rector of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Presently, there are 8 academic faculties/schools in the polytechnic. [7] [8]
School of Information Technology
The Polytechnic has three campuses located across Nigeria. [11]
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