Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, has officially commenced Bachelor’s Degree programmes following the signing of an affiliation agreement with Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka.
The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the UNIZIK campus in Awka, authorizes the polytechnic to offer degree programmes under the academic supervision of the university.
The newly approved programmes include Mass Communication, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Microbiology.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie, described the affiliation as a major milestone in expanding access to quality higher education and strengthening collaboration between both institutions.
According to him, the partnership will promote academic excellence, research development, and capacity building while creating more opportunities for students seeking university degrees.
The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, hailed the approval as a landmark achievement for the institution. She noted that the affiliation would widen academic opportunities for students and further enhance the polytechnic’s role in human capital development.
Dr. Awuzie stated that the agreement marks the beginning of a new chapter in the institution’s growth, providing students with access to degree programmes in high-demand disciplines, including Mass Communication.
The affiliation is expected to boost the academic profile of Federal Polytechnic Oko and provide students with a seamless pathway to obtain university qualifications without leaving the institution.
Education stakeholders have also welcomed the inclusion of Mass Communication among the approved programmes, noting that it will create more training opportunities for aspiring journalists, broadcasters, public relations practitioners, and other media professionals across the South-East region.
