Federal Polytechnic, Oko

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Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State
TypePublic Institution
Established1979 (1979)
Rector Dr. Uche B. Onyegbu
Location
Oko, Anambra State
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Nigeria
CampusRural campuses
Website federalpolyoko.edu.ng

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]

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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.

Faculties/Schools

Presently, there are 8 academic faculties/schools in the polytechnic. [7] [8]

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. [11]

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