Are you an aspiring undergraduate seeking admission to study your dream course in a reputable tertiary institution in Nigeria? Below is the list of top 10 Best Polytechnic in Nigeria.
Have your attempts to gain admission into the University proved abortive due to a low UTME score, and you are now giving polytechnic education a thought?
It may also be that you have personal reasons for choosing polytechnics over other tertiary education institutions, so you go all out to search for the ones with good standards.
Whatever the case may be, this post is designed to help you choose from the best ten polytechnics in Nigeria where you can get the most in your area of specialization. You can also check out: Top 10 best Universities in Nigeria | NUC 2020 Ranking .
List of 10 Best Polytechnics In Nigeria
Below is the list of 10 best Polytechnic in Nigeria;
1. Auchi Polytechnic
Popularly known as Auchi Poly, this citadel of learning is one of the best and well-known names as far as polytechnic education is concerned in Nigeria.
Auchi Poly which has its existence dating as far back as 1973 was first founded as a Technical College in 1963 before being converted to a fully operational Polytechnic of Choice with courses well distributed in the areas of Business, Technology, and Arts.
Also worthy of note is the fact that Auchi Polytechnic is one of the first four Polytechnics to be established in Nigeria, and over the years, they have been in the business of producing well trained and highly skilled graduates who are capable of competing with their counterparts in other institutions of learning favourably.
Auchi Poly is located in the cosmopolitan city of Auchi in Edo State, South-South Nigeria.
2. The Polytechnic, Ibadan
The Polytechnic Ibadan is one of the foremost Polytechnics in Nigeria which also started as a Technical College before being upgraded to the Polytechnic which it is today.
It was founded in the year 1970 to cater to the alternative tertiary education needs of society.
The Polytechnic Ibadan primarily hinges its concern on practical based training aimed at producing well-equipped individuals who would excel in their various career paths, especially in the area of Technology and Vocational Education.
As the name suggests, the Polytechnic is located in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
3. Yaba College of Technology
Yabatech, as it is commonly called is one of the top-notch federal-owned Polytechnics, founded in the year 1947 and located in Yaba area of Lagos State, Nigeria.
YABATECH offers Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor of Science in Education (B.Sc (Ed)) degrees spread over thirty-four academic departments.
The school also has a total of sixty-four accredited programs, has a student population of over 15,000, and a staff strength of 1,600.
It’s on record that Yaba College of Technology is the very first higher institution in Nigeria to establish a Centre for Entrepreneurship Development.
The institution also boasts of an Applied Research and Technology Innovation (ARTI) unit and also a Quality Assurance unit which ensures that the standard of education delivery is maintained.
4. Federal Polytechnic, Nekede
Located in Owerri the Imo State capital, Federal Polytechnic Nekede has consistently lived up to the meaning of its motto which is ”knowledge and skill for service” over the years. The Institution offers a varied number of academic programs, many of which are inclined to the areas of Science, Technology, Commerce, and Management.
A brief history of Federal Polytechnic Nekede has it that the Institution first existed using the structures of the Government Technical College, Owerri in April 1978 before securing its permanent facility at Nekede in 1981.
The name of the school has also been changed twice from ”The Federal Polytechnic Nekede” to ”The Polytechnic, Nekede Owerri” and back to ”The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Owerri.”
If as an admission seeker, you are an indigene or resident of Imo State, then you might want to make Federal Polytechnic Nekede your preferred choice for tertiary education.
5. LASPOTECH
Lagos State Polytechnic is another name to reckon with when it comes to quality education delivery at the tertiary level. It is located in Ikorodu Area of Lagos State.
This is the second institution from the same location (Lagos) mentioned in this post, remember we discussed Yaba College of Technology earlier which is equally a great choice.
At Lagos State Polytechnic, a variety of courses that cut across Science, Arts, and Technology are offered to the students who are at liberty to choose and enter into. LASPOTECH has as its core values, respect for the rule of law, and an attitude of excellence and professionalism.
6. Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
This is another premium Institution which ticks the box of being one of the best Polytechnics in Nigeria. The Polytechnic is located in Ilaro which is one of the ancient towns in Ogun State.
It started operation in the year 1979 at the premises of the Anglican Grammar School where its temporary site was located until 1983 when the Polytechnic moved to its permanent site, still at Ilaro.
Federal Polytechnic Ilaro has two campuses, the East and West campuses. The East Campus houses the staff quarters, student hostels, sports facilities, main library, Student Affairs Office, Medical Centre, and several similar structures, while the Schools of Engineering and Environmental Studies Main Administrative Building, Annexes, Record and Data Control Unit, ICT Centre, Physical and Academic Planning Unit are all domiciled in the West Campus.
Currently, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro ranks 7th among the best Polytechnics in Nigeria.
7. Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Popularly known as MAPOLY, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic has been named as one of the best Polytechnics in Nigeria for the year 2020, owing to its earned reputation of delivering quality tertiary education to its numerous students.
MAPOLY is located in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
8. Osun State Polytechnic
TheOsun State Polytechnic was established on the 12th of October 1992 with the aim of promoting technological development by providing the enabling environment for skills acquisition.
As part of its objectives, the Osun State Polytechnic seeks to achieve excellence in character and technology, develop a highly motivated, disciplined, and trained workforce, and also produce graduates with entrepreneurial, technical, and vocational skills for national and global development.
9. Federal Polytechnic, Oko
This institution first existed as a College of Arts and Science, then College of Arts, Science and Technology before being upgraded to what is now known as Federal Polytechnic, Oko in 1993.
The Polytechnic has its main campus located in Oko, and annex campuses at Ufuma and Atani, all in Anambra State.
Federal Polytechnic Oko boasts of a robust social and academic environment which makes it a much-desired choice for admission seekers.
10. Imo State Polytechnic
The last but not the least on our list is Imo State Polytechnic which formerly existed as Michael Okpara College of Agriculture.
In 2007, the institution was upgraded to the status of a Polytechnic and since then, has been excelling academically, especially in the area of Agriculture.
Imo State Polytechnic awards National Diploma and Higher National Diplomas to her graduands and offers both full-time and part-time study options to her students.
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