Federal Polytechnic Ekowe FAQs (2026): Admission, Courses, Cut-Off Mark & More

Federal Polytechnic Ekowe is a federally owned polytechnic that is located in Ekowe, Bayelsa State. The Polytechnic is the first higher learning institution to be established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in the state.

Federal Polytechnic Ekowe was established in 2009 by a decree that was formulated by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2007 under the administration of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.

Federal Polytechnic Ekowe was established around the riverine area, which means that the polytechnic can be accessed after a river has been crossed using a canoe or other means of transportation.

Federal Polytechnic Ekowe is not like other polytechnics in Nigeria; it is one polytechnic in Nigeria that was established for the purpose of providing manpower for the oil and gas sector of Nigeria, and also the polytechnic was funded by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).

Federal Polytechnic Ekowe has undergone massive development under the institution’s rector, Dr. Agbabiaka Lukeman Adegoke, who invested in the institution’s capacity in terms of the courses offered and also got approval for the courses offered in the institution.

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Schools in Federal Polytechnic Ekowe

• School of Engineering Technology

• School of Agricultural Technology

• School of Applied Sciences

• School of Management Studies

Courses offered at Federal Polytechnic Ekowe

National Diploma (ND)

• Computer Laboratory Technology

• Computer Science

• Statistics

• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Chemical Engineering Technology

• Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology

• Civil Engineering Technology

• Mineral and Petroleum Engineering Technology

• Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology

• Public Administration

• Business Administration and Management

• Accountancy

• Banking and Finance

• Maritime Transport and Business Studies

• Cooperative Economics and Management

• Agricultural Technology

• Oceanography and Fisheries Science

Higher National Diploma (HND)

• Physics with Electronics

• Microbiology

• Biochemistry

• Computer Science

• Statistics

• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology

• Public Administration

• Business Administration and Management

• Accountancy

• Banking and Finance

• Agricultural Extension and Management

Skills Acquisition Programs

• Computer Security and Forensics

• Network Security

• Cyber Security

• Website and Mobile Design

• Graphic Design

• Database Management

• Video Editing

• System Engineering

• Software Engineering

• 2D & 3D Animation Design

• Oil and Gas, Industrial Environmental Safety, and Health

Certificate Programs

• Hospitality and Tourism Management

• Human Resource Management

• Petroleum Marketing

• Maritime and Transport Services

• Purchasing and Supply

Federal Polytechnic Ekowe Cutoff Mark for All Courses

Federal Polytechnic Ekowe School Fees For All Courses

The detailed course-by-course table showing the institution’s school fees is not published by the Federal Polytechnic, so we rely on the estimate that falls within the range of other federal polytechnics in Nigeria and also use estimation for the previous year.

The school fees paid at Federal Polytechnic Ekowe based on estimates range from ₦40,000 to ₦70,000 per session for ND I and ND II courses, while for the HND program, they are within the range of ₦50,000 to ₦80,000, with the certificate course school fees heavily influenced by the polytechnic itself.

Federal Polytechnic Ekowe Hostel Fee

Hostel accommodation is available in Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, subject to first-come, first-serve allocation for students who want to reside in the institution’s hostel.

Hostel fees in Federal Polytechnic Ekowe range from ₦15,000 to ₦40,000 depending on the student status as returning or fresh students in the institution’s hostel and other factors like the room type and hostel.

How To Pay Federal Polytechnic Ekowe School Fees

° Go to the Federal Polytechnic Ekowe portal at https://federalpolyekowe.edu.ng; if the portal is down, kindly retry again.

° Proceed to the portal by logging in using your matriculation number and password.

° Proceed to the Fee Section and generate an invoice containing the Remitta Retrieval Reference number.

° Proceed to make payment through the online platform, or you can make the payment by going to the bank to make the payment.

Frequently asked questions

° Where is Federal Polytechnic Ekowe located?

Federal Polytechnic Ekowe is located in Ekowe, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The Polytechnic can be accessed only through transportation by water.

° Is Federal Polytechnic Ekowe a federal institution?

Federal Polytechnic Ekowe is a federal institution owned by the federal government of Nigeria. The institution was established and funded by the federal government.

° What is the JAMB cut-off mark for Federal Polytechnic Ekowe?

The JAMB cut-off mark for Federal Polytechnic Ekowe is 100 and above for competitive courses.

° Does Federal Polytechnic Ekowe accept candidates without JAMB?

No, the requirement is that admission must be processed through JAMB because of legitimate admission; however, some part-time courses and skill acquisition courses might not require JAMB.

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