FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, NGODO-ISUOCHI GETS NBTE APPROVAL TO OFFER ND IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAMME

The Management of Federal Polytechnic, Ngodo Isuochi, Abia State, has officially secured formal approval from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to commence a National Diploma (ND) programme in Artificial Intelligence, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session.

The polytechnic described the approvalwhich was granted alongside 22 other cleared institutions as a major milestone in technology-driven education and digital skills development. Institutional management credited the achievement to the proactive leadership of the Rector, Engr. Dr. Paul-Darlington Ibemezie Ndubuisi.

APPROVED ADMISSION CAPACITY AND PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

* Student Capacity Limit: The NBTE has approved a maximum intake capacity of 80 students for the ND Artificial Intelligence programme. Admission will be highly competitive, and prospective candidates are advised to prepare early.

* Academic Focus: The programme is designed to equip students with relevant practical knowledge and skills tailored for the global digital economy and the fast-growing artificial intelligence sector.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES

Prospective applicants seeking admission into the ND Artificial Intelligence programme must fulfill the following academic criteria:

* O’Level Credits: A minimum of five (5) credit passes in GCE, WAEC, SSCE, SASSCE, NECO, or NTC subjects, obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.

* Compulsory Subjects: The credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics, and either Physics or Further Mathematics.

* Elective Subjects: The remaining two subjects must be selected from Economics, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Data Processing, Computer Studies, Commerce, Government, Technical Drawing, Woodwork, Metalwork, or Electrical Work.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND PREPARATION DIRECTIVES

Interested candidates are instructed to follow these structured steps ahead of the official application portal opening:

* Credential Verification: Review O’Level results to ensure full compliance with the subject combination and two-sitting restrictions.

* Document Readiness: Assemble and organize all academic credentials and necessary documentation in advance.

* Official Updates: Monitor the polytechnic’s official news outlets for the release of specific UTME/JAMB cut-off marks and portal application instructions.

* Caution Against Fraud: Candidates and parents are strictly warned to rely only on official polytechnic and JAMB channels for admission information. Admissions are granted strictly on merit, and no external agents or individuals are authorized to collect money in exchange for admission.

The accreditation of the ND in Artificial Intelligence reinforces Federal Polytechnic Ngodo Isuochi’s commitment to delivering modern, market-relevant technological education. Prospective candidates are urged to confirm all entry requirements directly through official polytechnic communications before commencing application procedures.

Congratulations to the Polytechnic Community on this great achievement!