Federal Polytechnic, Oko

Federal Polytechnic, Oko is a Nigerian polytechnic located in Oko, Anambra State. It was founded in 1979[1] and was previously known as College of Arts, Science and Technology.[2][3]

Federal Polytechnic, Oko is one of is developing tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It has functional memoranda of understanding with different universities within and outside the country.[4][5]

On February 4, 2019, Federal Polytechnic Oko had its first female substantive Rector, Dr Francisca Unoma Nwafulugo.[6] She was a chief lecturer at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Kaduna Polytechnic.[7] [8]

Faculties

Presently, there are 8 academic faculties in the polytechnic.[9][10]

School of Engineering Technology

  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Electronics Engineering
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Agricultural Technology
  • Chemical Engineering

School of Environmental Design and Technology[11]

  • Architecture
  • Building Technology
  • Estate Management
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Surveying and Geo-informatics

School of Applied Science and Technology

  • Science Laboratory Technology
  • Home and Rural Economics
  • Food Technology
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Hospitality Management and Tourism
  • Computer Science [12]

School of Arts, Design and Printing Technology

  • Fashion Design & Clothing Technology
  • Printing Technology
  • Fine and Applied Arts

School of Business studies

  • Business Administration & Management
  • Public Administration
  • Office Technology and Management
  • Marketing

School of information Technology

  • Mass Communication
  • Library and information Science

School of Financial Studies

  • Accountancy
  • Banking and Finance
  • Insurance

School of General Studies

  • Natural Science
  • Social Science
  • Languages

Campus

The Polytechnic has three campuses.[13]

  • The main campus is at Oko which occupies a total land area of 89 hectares.
  • Ufuma campus occupies a total land area of 52 hectares.
  • Atani campus has a total area of 40 hectares.

References
  1. EDU. "Federal Polytechnics". FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  2. federalpolyoko.edu.ng https://federalpolyoko.edu.ng/about/. Retrieved 2021-05-19. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. "Oko Poly Archives". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  4. "Welcome to Oko | Oko Polytechnic". Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  5. "Change Federal Poly Oko to Ekwueme Varsity of Technology—Alumnus begs Buhari". Vanguard News. 2018-01-27. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  6. "Rector, others bag merit award - The Nation Newspaper". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  7. "Oko Poly gets first female rector". The Sun Nigeria. 2019-03-07. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  8. METROWATCH (2021-03-25). "OPINION | Dr. Nwafulugo - A Celebration of Achievements as Rector of Federal Poly Oko, By Chijioke Ibeziako". METROWATCH. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  9. "Federal Polytechnic,Oko courses, details and contact information - CoursesEye.com". www.courseseye.com. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  10. "Updated List Of Courses Offered In Federal Polytechnic, oko & FEES". O3schools. 2021-02-24. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  11. federalpolyoko.edu.ng https://federalpolyoko.edu.ng/school-of-enviromental-design-and-techonology/. Retrieved 2021-06-02. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. "The Nation Newspaper". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  13. "Federal Polytechnic, Oko okopoly| School Fees, Courses & Admission info". universitycompass.com. Retrieved 2021-05-17.

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