Federal Polytechnic, Nekede

The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede (FPNO) is a federal government-owned institution in Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, South-Eastern Nigeria. It offers National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, and its application portal also provides for a Full Professional Diploma. Its stated vision is to be pacesetters in demand-driven technology and innovations under the motto "Knowledge and Skill for Service", and its mission is to produce job creators for the global economy.

Academic work is organised in eight schools: Engineering Technology (SET); Industrial and Applied Science (SIAS); Business Management Technology (SBMT); General Studies (SGS); Environmental Design and Technology (SEDT); Information and Communications Technology (SICT); Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT); and Health and Related Technology (SHRT).

Departments include Agricultural Technology, Fisheries Technology and Crop Production Technology in agriculture; Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Procurement and Supply Chain Management and Taxation in business; Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Welding and Fabrication engineering; Architectural Technology, Building, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying and Town and Regional Planning in environmental design; Mass Communication, Humanities and Social Science in general studies; Dental Technology, Dispensing Opticianry, Environmental Health Technology and Pharmaceutical Technology in health; Food Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Microbiology, Chemistry and Science Laboratory Technology in applied science; and Computer Science and Library and Information Science in ICT.

Beyond the regular programme, the Evening Programme Directorate runs part-time study, the Continuing Education Centre offers digital skills training for staff, students and the public, and the Skill Development Centre runs National Skills Qualifications (NSQ) training in collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The TETFund Centre of Excellence in ICT, approved in 2022, supports ICT innovation, short courses and consultancy.

Student life is coordinated by the Division of Students Affairs, which covers guidance and counselling, registration of clubs and associations, and NYSC matters. The Sports Directorate organises competitive sports, fitness and wellness programmes. The Polytechnic Library manages physical and digital collections, and an e-library and e-learning platform serve students.