FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC,OKO ( AFFILIATION WITH UNIZIK) GETS NUC APPROVAL FOR 10 DEGREE PROGRAMMES 

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 10 full-time undergraduate degree programmes for Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, in affiliation with Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The approval allows the Polytechnic to offer the approved programmes at its Main Campus, following a successful resource verification exercise conducted by the regulatory commission.

The development was announced by the Public Relations Unit of Federal Polytechnic, Oko. The institution described the approval as an important milestone in its efforts to expand access to university education and provide more academic opportunities for prospective students.

List of NUC-Approved Degree Programmes at Federal Polytechnic Oko

According to the announcement, the following 10 full-time undergraduate degree programmes have received NUC approval:

All 10 programmes are approved for full-time undergraduate study at the Polytechnic’s Main Campus.

Federal Polytechnic Oko Degree Programmes in Affiliation with UNIZIK

The approved programmes will be offered through the affiliation arrangement between Federal Polytechnic, Oko, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

The National Universities Commission’s approval followed a successful resource verification exercise, which is an important part of the process for assessing institutions and their capacity to run academic programmes.

The affiliation arrangement provides an opportunity for the Polytechnic to expand its academic offerings beyond its existing programmes.

Rector Reacts to the NUC Approval

The institution attributed the achievement to its commitment to academic excellence, institutional growth and the expansion of educational opportunities.

The announcement also acknowledged the leadership of the Rector, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, in the institution’s drive towards academic development.

The approval represents a new development for Federal Polytechnic, Oko, as it prepares to offer the 10 approved undergraduate degree programmes in affiliation with UNIZIK.

What Prospective Students Should Know

Candidates interested in studying any of the newly approved programmes should take note of the following:

1. The programmes are approved for full-time undergraduate study.
2. They will be offered at the Main Campus of Federal Polytechnic, Oko.
3. The programmes are under the institution’s affiliation with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
4. The approval covers 10 programmes across management, social sciences, communication, computing, engineering and basic sciences.

Prospective applicants should wait for the institution’s official admission announcement for details about application procedures, UTME requirements, subject combinations, cut-off marks, screening arrangements and other admission conditions.

Note: The announcement does not provide specific admission requirements, application dates or a direct application portal for the newly approved programmes.

Conclusion

The National Universities Commission has approved 10 full-time undergraduate degree programmes for Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in affiliation with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The approved courses include Accounting, Computer Science, Mass Communication, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology and four other programmes.

Interested candidates are advised to monitor official announcements from Federal Polytechnic, Oko, for further information about admission into the newly approved degree programmes.