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Federal College of Forestry Resources Management, Fugar

Nigeria

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About Federal College of Forestry Resources Management, Fugar

The Federal College of Forest Resources Management, Fugar (FCFRM Fugar) is a federal technical college in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area, Edo State. It operates under the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) and the Federal Ministry of Environment, and its motto is "forestry and agriculture for self-reliance". The college is mandated to train middle-level manpower in forestry and environment-related disciplines for the development of forestry and agriculture in Nigeria.

It awards the National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND), regulated by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), which fully accredits the college. HND graduates are mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Its mission is to give students access to quality teaching and learning aligned to NBTE standards, and its vision is to be a foremost forestry institution producing middle-level manpower with knowledge, attitudes and skills that contribute to global best practice in forestry and environmental issues.

Academic departments

  • Forestry and Environmental Technology: afforestation, agroforestry, forest inventory, timber harvesting and proper utilisation of forest resources.
  • Agricultural Technology: crop production, animal production and aquaculture, producing agricultural technicians able to manage large-scale farm enterprises.
  • Computer Science: a two-level ND programme (ND I and ND II) covering computing, programming, cybersecurity, data analysis, hardware maintenance and networking, with a SIWES industrial attachment.
  • Basic Science and General Studies: teaches mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, laboratory techniques, English, communication, citizenship education, report writing and information technology to all departments.
  • Vocational Studies.

Support units include the Student Affairs division, which handles student welfare, accommodation matters, orientation, matriculation, career guidance, clubs and societies, sports and cultural activities, medical assistance, student discipline and the supervision of financial aid, scholarships and bursaries. The college also has a Health Center, an ICT Center, a Librarian's office, the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) unit, an NYSC unit, Estate and Works, and Public Relations units.

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National Diploma (ND)

Full-time ND candidates are admitted through the UTME examination. Part-time candidates obtain an application form directly from the College.

Entry requirements follow those laid down by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE): five credit-level passes in WASC, SSCE or GCE O-Level in not more than two sittings. Subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and three of Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Geography, Economics and Physics.

The college is sited at Fugar town, Etsako Central LGA, Edo State (P.M.B. 002, Fugar), where its academic departments, Health Center, ICT Center, library, SIWES unit and administrative units are located. It was initially located at Sakponba before moving to Fugar.

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Study programmes offered at Federal College of Forestry Resources Management, Fugar.

ND Agricultural Technology
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Full-time National Diploma admission is through the UTME; part-time candidates obtain an application
 
ND Computer Science
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Full-time National Diploma admission is through the UTME; part-time candidates obtain an application
 
ND Forestry and Environmental Technology
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Full-time National Diploma admission is through the UTME; part-time candidates obtain an application
 

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