Federal Polytechnic, Nyak, Shendam

The Federal Polytechnic, Nyak, Shendam is a federal polytechnic established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in March 2021, as part of the government's drive to transform society technologically. It is one of the seven new polytechnics approved in 2021. The campus is at Nyak, about 13 km from Shendam town in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State, in the North-Central region of Nigeria.

Its mission is to produce innovative graduates with skills and character for the technological advancement of Nigeria, and its vision is a world-class polytechnic providing quality academic, professional and entrepreneurial skills. The philosophy follows the National Policy on Education and stresses character development, discipline, high moral standards, entrepreneurship education, vocational and professional skills, good citizenship, and mutual respect. Core values include academic excellence, creativity and innovation, and integrity and honesty.

The polytechnic awards National Diplomas through three schools: the School of Engineering (ND Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology), the School of Science and Technology (ND Statistics), and the School of Management Studies (ND Business Administration and Management). The first students were matriculated in October 2024.

Shendam Local Government Area covers 2,477 km2 and is bordered by Ibi (Taraba State) to the south, Qua'an Pan to the east, Pankshin to the north and Mikang to the west. Shendam is the second most populous town in Plateau State after Jos. The region has a rainy season from May to September and a dry season from October to April, with a cold Harmattan between December and February.

The polytechnic is governed by a Governing Council and led by a Rector, and is supported by TETFund interventions in areas such as ICT support, library development, staff training, research and infrastructure. It also offers ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) training.