Federal Polytechnic, Nekede  popularly known as FPNO or Nekede Poly  is a Federal Government-owned polytechnic located in Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, South-Eastern Nigeria. Founded in 1978, it is one of the oldest and most reputable polytechnics in the South-East region of Nigeria. The institution offers National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes across eight schools, covering engineering, science, technology, business, health sciences, agriculture, information technology, and environmental studies. All programmes are fully accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The current Rector is Dr. (Mrs.) Basilia Igbokwe. FPNO’s motto is Knowledge and Skill for Service.

History of the Institution

Federal Polytechnic, Nekede has its roots in 1978 when it was established by the Imo State Government as the College of Technology, Owerri. The institution started on a temporary site at the premises of Government Technical College, Owerri, with an initial intake of 250 students before relocating to its present permanent site at Nekede in October 1980.

On 7th April 1993, the polytechnic was taken over by the Federal Government of Nigeria and officially renamed The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede. This transition marked a significant turning point for the institution, opening the door to greater federal funding, expanded academic programmes, and improved infrastructure.

Over the decades, FPNO has grown into one of the most dynamic polytechnics in Nigeria. In 2022, the institution acquired a second campus, a landmark development that expanded its capacity to admit more students and offer more programmes. That same year, six new academic programmes were introduced, including HND Art and Design in Ceramics, Sculpture, and Textile. The polytechnic has also distinguished itself through innovation, notably inventing a fuelless generator, and through its deployment of electronic voting in Student Union Government (SUG) elections. Rev. Engr. Dr. Michael Arimanwa served as the eighth Rector of FPNO and notably the first alumnus to hold the position, having been installed in October 2018.

Location

Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area Imo State, Nigeria

The polytechnic is situated in Nekede town, along the Owerri–Obinze Road, in Owerri West LGA, Imo State, South-East Nigeria.

List of Courses Offered by Federal Polytechnic, Nekede

FPNO offers ND and HND programmes across eight schools. Part-time (evening and weekend) programmes are also available for most departments.

School of Engineering Technology (SET)

• Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
• Chemical Engineering Technology
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Polymer and Textile Engineering Technology

School of Industrial and Applied Sciences (SIAS)

• Science Laboratory Technology
• Food Technology
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Fisheries Technology
• Art and Industrial Design (Ceramics, Sculpture, Textile)

School of Business and Management Technology (SBMT)

• Accountancy
• Banking and Finance
• Business Administration and Management
• Cooperative Economics and Management
• Marketing
• Office Technology and Management
• Public Administration

School of Environmental Design and Technology (SEDT)

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

School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT)

• Agricultural Technology
• Animal Health and Production Technology
• Fisheries Technology

School of Information and Communication Technology (SICT)

• Computer Science
• Library and Information Science

School of General Studies (SGS)

• Mass Communication
• Humanities and Social Sciences

School of Health and Related Technology (SHRT)

• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Dispensing Opticianry

Admission Requirements

ND (National Diploma) Admission

• A minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, GCE O’Level, or NABTEB.
• A valid JAMB UTME score is required. Candidates must meet the minimum cut-off mark set by the institution.
• Candidates with awaiting O’Level results are not eligible to apply.
• D7 in Mathematics is not acceptable for admission into any department.
• Combining NABTEB with WAEC or NECO is not acceptable. NABTEB can only be combined with NABTEB, and NECO can only be combined with WAEC.
• All eligible candidates must participate in the Post-UTME online screening exercise.

HND (Higher National Diploma) Admission

• A relevant National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of Lower Credit from an NBTE-accredited institution.
• A minimum of one year of post-ND industrial training (SIWES/IT) is compulsory.
• Five (5) O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
• HND Evening/Part-Time programmes are available for working professionals.

Apply / Online Screening: screening.fpno.edu.ng

Screening Login: screening.fpno.edu.ng/index.php?login/index2

Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current admission requirements and deadlines.

School Fees

The  school fees for Federal Polytechnic, Nekede range from approximately ₦30,000 to ₦60,000 per session depending on the programme and level of study. The acceptance fee for newly admitted ND and HND students is approximately ₦40,000. Evening and part-time programme fees differ from regular full-time fees. Additional charges for laboratory, departmental levies, and other administrative fees may apply.

School fees are paid online via the FPNO ERP portal at erp.fpno.edu.ng. Students generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) invoice and pay at any commercial bank or online using a debit card. After payment, the receipt is submitted to the bursary department for authentication.

Cut-off Mark

The JAMB cut-off mark for Federal Polytechnic, Nekede is 140 for full-time ND programmes. This is higher than the general polytechnic cut-off of 120, reflecting FPNO’s competitiveness as a leading federal polytechnic in South-East Nigeria.

Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current cut-off mark information.

Hostel / Accommodation

Federal Polytechnic, Nekede provides on-campus hostel accommodation for students. The last known hostel fees are as follows: the standard hostel accommodation fee is approximately ₦13,200 per session (₦12,000 bed space fee plus ₦1,200 tissue paper levy); the Hostel E, reserved for HND II female students, is approximately ₦18,200 per session. Other sources indicate the hostel fee may have been updated to approximately ₦30,000 per session.

Academic calendar

Federal Polytechnic Nekede HND II CBT Continuous Assessment Timetable 2026/2027

Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, has released the timetable for the first-semester Computer-Based Test (CBT) continuous assessment for Higher National Diploma Year Two (HND II) students for the 2026/2027 academic session. The exercise will run from Tuesday, 3 November, to Saturday, 7 November 2026, covering Regular, Evening and Weekend students.

Students are advised to check the schedule for their respective schools and study streams to confirm their assessment dates and times. The timetable is arranged below for easy reference.

HND II CBT Timetable

Date	Study Stream	Time	Schools
Tuesday, 3 November 2026	Regular	8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	SIAS, SET and SAAT
Tuesday, 3 November 2026	Evening	12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.	SIAS and SET
Tuesday, 3 November 2026	Weekend	No assessment	—
Wednesday, 4 November 2026	Regular	8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	SICT, SEDT and SOHT
Wednesday, 4 November 2026	Evening	12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.	SICT and SEDT
Wednesday, 4 November 2026	Weekend	No assessment	—
Thursday, 5 November 2026	Regular	8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	SBMT
Thursday, 5 November 2026	Evening	12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.	SBMT
Thursday, 5 November 2026	Weekend	No assessment	—
Friday, 6 November 2026	Regular, Evening and Weekend	No assessment	—
Saturday, 7 November 2026	Regular	No assessment	—
Saturday, 7 November 2026	Evening	No assessment	—
Saturday, 7 November 2026	Weekend	9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon	SIAS, SET, SICT, SEDT and SBMT

Important Instructions for Students

All students must wear their official QR Code-enabled identity cards throughout the assessment week to gain entry into the testing centres. Students should ensure they are prepared for their assigned sessions and comply with the centre’s examination rules.

The polytechnic has also stated that no mop-up continuous assessment will be conducted after the scheduled test week. Students who miss their assigned sessions should therefore not assume that another opportunity will be provided.

The timetable was communicated through an internal memorandum from the Office of the Registrar in accordance with the institution’s 2026/2027 academic calendar. The CBT exercise forms part of the first-semester continuous assessment for HND II students.

Notable Alumni

Bekee Chidiebere Sony – technology entrepreneur and IT consultant; former Students’ Union Government President and recipient of the polytechnic’s Outstanding Alumni Award

Official Website and Portal Links

Resource	Link
Official Website	fpno.edu.ng
Admission Requirements	fpno.edu.ng/admission-requirements
Online Screening Portal	screening.fpno.edu.ng
Screening Login	screening.fpno.edu.ng/login
Student ERP Portal	erp.fpno.edu.ng
e-Learning (LMS)	moodle.fpno.edu.ng
Contact Page	fpno.edu.ng/contact
Latest News	fpno.edu.ng/news

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is Federal Polytechnic, Nekede located? FPNO is located in Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, South-East Nigeria, along the Owerri–Obinze Road.

When was Federal Polytechnic, Nekede established? It was founded in 1978 as the College of Technology, Owerri by the Imo State Government. It became a federal institution on 7th April 1993.

What programmes does Federal Polytechnic, Nekede offer? FPNO offers ND and HND programmes across eight schools covering engineering, science, business, health technology, agriculture, ICT, environmental studies, and general studies. Part-time (evening and weekend) programmes are also available.

What is the JAMB cut-off mark for FPNO? The last known cut-off mark is 140 for full-time ND programmes. Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current figure.

Does FPNO conduct Post-UTME screening? Yes. All eligible JAMB candidates must complete the online Post-UTME screening exercise via screening.fpno.edu.ng. All payments are made through the Remita platform only.

How do I pay school fees at Federal Polytechnic, Nekede? Log in to the ERP portal at erp.fpno.edu.ng, navigate to Payments, generate a Remita invoice, and pay online or at any commercial bank. Submit your receipt to the bursary for authentication.

Does Federal Polytechnic, Nekede have hostel accommodation? Yes. On-campus accommodation is available. The last known hostel fee ranges from approximately ₦13,200 to ₦30,000 per session depending on the hostel block. Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for current hostel fees.