List of State Polytechnics in Nigeria [Full Accreditation]

If you’re considering pursuing a National Diploma (ND) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) certificate programme in Nigeria, you might be looking at State Polytechnics as potential options. These institutions, accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), are controlled by the respective State Governments across the country. To help you navigate through your choices,

Here’s a comprehensive list of State Polytechnics in Nigeria:

1. Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara, Zamfara State
2. Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State
3. Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State
4. Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi, Bauchi State
5. Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, Adamawa State
6. Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa (Formerly Ibarapa Polytechnic), Oyo State
7. Akwa Ibom State College of Art & Science, Akwa Ibom State
8. Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Akwa Ibom State
9. Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu, Anambra State
10. Bayelsa State Polytechnic, Aleibiri, Bayelsa State
11. Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, Benue State
12. Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadejia, Jigawa State
13. Cross River State Institute of Technology And Management (CRITM), Cross River State
14. D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Ifo, Ogun State
15. Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State
16. Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Delta State
17. Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, Delta State
18. Delta State School of Marine Technology, Burutu, Delta State
19. Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, Edo State
20. Ekiti State College of Agriculture and Technology, Isan Ekiti, Ekiti State
21. Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo, Enugu State
22. Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State
23. Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic (HUK), Katsina, Katsina State
24. Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Imo State
25. Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State
26. Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic Lafia (Formerly Nasarawa State Polytechnic), Nasarawa State
27. Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse, Jigawa State
28. Kano State Polytechnic, Kano, Kano State
29. Ken Sarowiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State
30. Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Kogi State
31. Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State
32. Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, Lagos State
33. Mai-Idris Alooma Polytechnic, Geidam, Yobe State
34. Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State
35. Nasarawa State College of Agriculture and Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State
36. Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, Niger State
37. Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Kaduna State
38. Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa, Ogun State
39. Ogun State Polytechnic, Ipokia, Ogun State
40. Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Shaki, Oyo State
41. Osun State College of Technology, Esa – Oke, Osun State
42. Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State
43. Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igbo Ora, Oyo State
44. Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin-Ladi, Plateau State
45. Port-Harcourt Polytechnic, Rivers State
46. Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Borno State
47. Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State
48. Taraba State Polytechnic, Suntai, Taraba State
49. The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State
50. Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Sokoto State
51. Zamfara State College of Arts and Science, Sokoto Road, Zamfara State

Conclusion:

State Polytechnics in Nigeria offer a wide range of technical and vocational courses, providing opportunities for students to acquire practical skills and knowledge relevant to various industries. Whether you’re interested in engineering, agriculture, business, or ICT, these institutions cater to diverse educational needs across different states in Nigeria.

FAQs:

1.Are State Polytechnics in Nigeria accredited?

Yes, all State Polytechnics listed above are accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in Nigeria, ensuring the quality and standard of education provided.

2.What are the entry requirements for State Polytechnics?

Entry requirements may vary depending on the institution and the course of study. Generally, applicants are required to have a minimum of five credits in relevant subjects at the O’Level examinations (such as WAEC or NECO) and may need to pass the institution’s entrance examination or screening exercise.

3.Are there opportunities for further education after completing a programme at a State Polytechnic?

Yes, graduates of State Polytechnics can further their education by pursuing higher degrees such as Bachelor’s degrees (in universities) or obtaining professional certifications in their chosen fields. Additionally, some polytechnics offer conversion programmes that enable graduates to bridge into university education if they wish to pursue further studies.