List of Federal, State, and Private Polytechnics in Nigeria (2025)

Nigeria has a vibrant network of polytechnics that cater to students seeking practical skills and technological expertise. These institutions play a crucial role in equipping graduates with hands-on experience in areas such as engineering, technology, business management, and other vocational fields. In 2025, polytechnic education remains an essential pathway for students aiming to contribute to the nation’s industrial and technological advancement.

Below is an overview of Federal, State, and Private polytechnics in Nigeria. This guide will help prospective students, parents, and other stakeholders understand the range of institutions available and the importance of accreditation. Specific tables containing detailed lists (names, locations, and establishment years) have been compiled but are not included in this text for brevity.

Overview of Polytechnics in Nigeria

Polytechnics in Nigeria offer National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programs, covering a wide array of technical, vocational, and managerial disciplines. Students often choose polytechnics because of:

• Practical Curriculum: The curriculum is geared toward hands-on skills, industrial attachments, and technical projects.
• Industry Relevance: Graduates are sought after for their ability to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.
• Shorter Program Duration: ND programs typically last two years, with another two years for HND (plus a one-year industrial attachment in some cases).

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is the regulatory body charged with ensuring quality and accreditation of these programs.

List of Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria

Federal polytechnics are established and funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria. They often have:

1. Wide National Coverage: Located in different regions of the country to provide equal educational opportunities.
2. Lower Tuition Fees: Subsidized by government funding, making education more affordable.
3. Diverse Courses: Ranging from engineering and environmental studies to management sciences and the arts.

Below is a comprehensive table of Approved Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria with their respective websites and years of establishment. For polytechnics with multiple web addresses, they are listed together in the same cell.

S/N	Federal Polytechnics	Website Address	Est. Year
1	Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana, P.M.B 1007, Afikpo, Ebonyi State	– www.akanuibiampoly.edu.ng – www.portal.akanuibiampoly.edu.ng – www.polyunwana.net	1981
2	Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State	– www.auchipoly.edu.ng – www.auchipoly-online.com	1973
3	Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State	www.fedpolyado.edu.ng	1977
4	Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State	– www.fedpobali.edu.ng – www.fedpolybali.net	2007
5	Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, P.M.B. 231, Bauchi State	www.fptb.edu.ng	1979
6	Federal Polytechnic Bida, P.M.B 55, Niger State	www.fedpolybida.edu.ng	1977
7	Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, P.M.B 1006, Yobe State	www.fedpodam.edu.ng	1993
8	Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State	www.federalpolyede.edu.ng	1992
9	Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State	(Not listed)	2007
10	Federal Polytechnic Idah, P.M.B 1035, Kogi State	www.fepoda.edu.ng	1977
11	Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, P.M.B 50, Ogun State	www.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng	1979
12	Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji, Ondo State	www.fedpolel.edu.ng	2016
13	Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, P.M.B 1012, Zamfara State	www.fedpolykaura.edu.ng	1983
14	Federal Polytechnic Mubi, P.M.B 35, Mubi, Adamawa State	www.federalpolytechnicmubi.edu.ng	1979
15	Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, P.M.B. 01, Nasarawa State	www.fedpolynasarawa.edu.ng	1983
16	Federal Polytechnic Nekede, P.M.B 1036, Owerri, Imo State	www.fpno.edu.ng	1977
17	Federal Polytechnic Offa, P.M.B 420, Kwara State	www.fpo.edu.ng	1992
18	Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State	www.federalpolyoko.edu.ng	1982
19	Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas Bonny, Rivers State	www.fedpolybonny.edu.ng	2014
20	Federal Polytechnic Ukana, Akwa Ibom State	(Not listed)	2014
21	Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, P.M.B 5004, Kazaure, Jigawa State	www.hafedpoly.edu.ng	1991
22	Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna	www.kadunapolytechnic.edu.ng	1956
23	National Institute of Construction Technology, Uromi	www.nict.edu.ng	2014
24	Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, P.M.B. 1034, Birnin Kebbi	www.wufpbk.edu.ng	1976
25	Yaba College of Technology, P.M.B. 2011, Yaba, Lagos State	www.yabatech.edu.ng	1947
26	Airforce Institute of Technology (AFIT), NAF Base Kaduna	www.afit.edu.ng	1977
27	Petroleum Training Institute, P.M.B 20, Effurun, Delta State	www.pti.edu.ng	1972
28	Nigerian Army Institute of Technology and Environmental Science (NAITES), Makurdi	www.naitesmkd.edu.ng	1960

List of State Polytechnics in Nigeria

State polytechnics are created and managed by individual state governments. While they primarily serve residents within each state, they also admit students from across the country. Key features include:

1. Focused Curriculum: Tailored to meet the specific technical needs of the state’s economy.
2. Moderate Tuition: Typically higher than federal polytechnics but still regulated by the state.
3. Community Development: They often play a role in promoting local industries and workforce development.

Below is a comprehensive table of Accredited State Polytechnics in Nigeria, including their addresses (where available) and the years they were established.

S/N	State Polytechnic	Address/Location	Year Established
1	Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara	P.M.B. 1021, Talata Mafara, Zamfara State.	1992
2	Abia State Polytechnic, Aba	P.M.B. 7166, Aba, Abia State.	1992
3	Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Dogbolu/Akanran Ibadan Road, Atikori, Ijebu Igbo	P.M.B. 1020, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State.	2004
4	Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi	Jos Rd, Bauchi, Bauchi State.	1988
5	Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola	P.M.B. 2146, Yola, Adamawa State.	1991
6	Akwa Ibom State College of Art & Science, Nung Ukim	P.M.B. 1044, Akwa Ibom State.	1997
7	Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic	Ikot Osurua, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.	1991
8	Bayelsa State College of Arts and Science, Elebele	P.O. Box 1766, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.	2002
9	Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo	P.M.B. 01, Ugbokolo, Benue State.	1976
10	Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadejia	Hadejia, Jigawa State.	2016
11	Cross River State Institute of Technology and Management, Ugep	Ugep, Cross River State.	2012
12	D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori-Ewekoro	P.M.B. 5026, Ifo, Ogun State.	2004
13	Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku	P.M.B. 1030, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State.	2002
14	Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara	P.M.B. 03, Otefe-Oghara, Delta State.	2002
15	Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro	P.M.B. 05, Ozoro, Delta State.	2003
16	Edo State Institute of Technology and Management, Usen	P.M.B. 1104, Benin City, Edo State.	2002
17	Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade (Prof. Wole Soyinka Way, Saapade Estate)	P.M.B. 2003, Isara Ode-Remo, Ogun State.	2004
18	Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic (HUK)	P.M.B. 2052, Katsina, Nigeria.	1983
19	Ibarapa Polytechnic, Eruwa	Eruwa, Oyo State.	2013
20	Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Ohaji	P.M.B. 1472, Umuagwo, Ohaji Owerri, Imo State.	1978
21	Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu	P.M.B. 01079, Enugu, Enugu State.	1965
22	Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse	Block 40-42, Old Secretariat, P.M.B. 7040, Dutse, Jigawa State.	1991/2008
23	Kano State Polytechnic, Kano	P.M.B. 3401, Kano, Kano State.	1976
24	Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori (formerly Rivers State Polytechnic)	P.M.B. 20, Bori, Rivers State.	1988
25	Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja	P.M.B. 1101, Lokoja, Kogi State.	1993
26	Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin	P.M.B. 1375, Ilorin, Kwara State.	1973
27	Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu	P.M.B. 21606, Ikeja, Lagos State.	1977
28	Mai-Idris Alooma Polytechnic, Geidam	P.M.B. 1020, Geidam, Yobe State.	2002
29	Nasarawa State Polytechnic	P.M.B. 109, Lafia, Nasarawa State.	2001
30	Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru	P.M.B. 1, Zungeru, Niger State.	1991
31	Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria	P.M.B. 1061, Zaria, Kaduna State.	1989
32	Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa	Oba Adesola Market Rd, P.M.B. 2005, Igbesa, Ogun State.	2004
33	Ogun State Polytechnic, Ipokia	Ipokia, Ogun State.	2017
34	The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Shaki	Shaki, Oyo State.	2013
35	Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke	P.M.B. 1011, Esa–Oke, Osun State.	1991
36	Osun State Polytechnic, Iree	P.M.B. 301, Iree, Osun State.	1992
37	Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin-Ladi	P.M.B. 02023, Jos, Plateau State.	1978
38	Port-Harcourt Polytechnic (formerly Rivers State Polytechnic)	P.M.B. 5936, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.	1991
39	Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri	P.M.B. 1070, Maiduguri, Borno State.	1976
40	Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo	P.M.B. 1019, Owo, Ondo State.	1979
41	The Polytechnic Ibadan	P.M.B. 22, Ibadan, Oyo State.	1970
42	Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto	P.M.B. 2356, Sokoto, Sokoto State.	2000
43	Zamfara State College of Arts and Science	Sani Abacha Way, Sokoto Road, P.M.B. 1107, Gusau, Zamfara State.	2000

List of Private Polytechnics Nigeria

Private polytechnics are owned by individuals, organizations, or religious bodies. They operate with:

1. Independently Set Tuition: Often higher than public polytechnics, reflecting private investment in infrastructure.
2. Modern Facilities: Many private institutions pride themselves on new technology, small class sizes, and personalized learning.
3. Accreditation: They still must meet NBTE standards to offer recognized ND and HND programs.

S/N	Private Polytechnic	Contact Info	Est. Year
1	Al-Hikma Polytechnic, Karu1st Close, Off Tafawa Balewa Street,Before Al-Hikma International Academy, P.O. Box 453, Mararaba Gurku, Karu, Nasarawa State.	– Website: www.al-hikmapolytechnic.com– Email: [email protected]	2016
2	Allover Central Polytechnic, Sango OtaPlot 3A & B Abiodun Popoola Street, Sango Ota, Ogun State	– Email: [email protected]	1998/2003
3	Ajayi Polytechnic, Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State	Not listed	2017
4	Ashi Polytechnic, AnyiinLogo Local Government, P.M.B. 102098, Benue State	– Email: [email protected]– Phone: 08020532524, 07054987111	2018
5	Best Solution Polytechnic, AkureKM 8 Akure – Ondo Road, P.O. Box 518, Akure, Ondo State	– Email: [email protected]	2016
6	Bolmor Polytechnic, IbadanGPO Box 11221 Dugbe, Ibadan, Oyo State	– Email: [email protected]	2015
7	Calvary Polytechnic, Owa-Oyibo, Delta State	Not listed	2016
8	Citi Polytechnic, AbujaPlot 182, Hillside Extension, Dutse-Dawaki Road, Dutse Alhaji, FCT Abuja	– Phone: 08062095916, 08065518944, 08166934660- Email: [email protected]	2018
9	College of Technology, Iresi, Osun State	Not listed	2014
10	Covenant Polytechnic, AbaP.M.B. 7065, Aba/Owerri Road, Abayi, Aba, Abia State	Not listed	2010
11	Crown Polytechnic, Ado-EkitiP.M.B. 5424, Km 10, Ilawe Road, Odo, Ekiti State	Not listed	2008
12	Dorben Polytechnic, AbujaP. O. Box 6322 Garki, Bwari, Abuja	– Email: [email protected]	1995/2008
13	Eastern Polytechnic, Port Harcourt80c. Igwuruta Road (Tank), Rumuokwurusi, P.O. Box 12667, Port Harcourt, Rivers State	– Website: www.acmgt.org– Email: [email protected]	2015
14	Fidei Polytechnic, GbokoP.M.B. 185, Km 8, Gboko-Aliade Road, Benue State	Not listed	2007
15	Gboko Polytechnic, GbokoPMB 131, Gboko, Benue State	Not listed	2016
16	Global Polytechnic, Akure, Ondo State	Not listed	2016
17	Grace Polytechnic, SurulereP.O. Box 9067, Lagos State	– Email: [email protected]	1962/1999
18	Heritage Polytechnic, Ikot Udota, Eket, Akwa Ibom State	Not listed	2010
19	Ibadan City Polytechnic, IbadanAlakia-Isebo/Iyana Church Road, P.M.B. 10426 Ibadan, Oyo State	– Website: www.icp.edu.ng– Phone: 07084593012	2015
20	Igbajo Polytechnic, IgbajoP.M.B. 303, Osun State	Not listed	2009
21	Interlink Polytechnic, Ijebu-JesaKm 1, Ado-Ekiti Road, P.M.B. 5060, Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State	Not listed	2008
22	Kalac Christal Polytechnic, Sangotedo, Lekki, Lagos State1A, Sikiru Adewale Street, Opposite Shoprite	– Email: [email protected]– Website: www.kcpoly.ng– Phone: 08033062214, 08036887077	2014
23	Kings Polytechnic, Ubiaja, Edo State	Not listed	2010
24	Landmark Polytechnic, Ayetoro/Itele via Ayobo, Ado-Odo Ota LGA, Ogun State	– Email: [email protected]– Phone: 08033732121, 08054475307- Website: www.landmarkpolytechnic.com.ng	2018
25	Lagos City Polytechnic, IkejaP.M.B. 21200, Ikeja, Lagos State	– Email: [email protected]	1990/1995
26	Lens Polytechnic, OffaKm 2, Irra Road, Beside Naval Base, Offa, Kwara State	Not listed	2016
27	Lighthouse Polytechnic, Benin CitySunshine Hills, Evbuobanosa, Km 3, Asaba Road, P.M.B. 1724, Edo State	Not listed	2008
28	Marist Polytechnic, Umuchigbo, Iji-Nike, Emene, Enugu State	Not listed	2016
29	Mater Dei Polytechnic	Not listed	2018
30	Nacabs Polytechnic, AkwangaP.M.B. 001, Akwanga, Nasarawa State	Not listed	2013
31	Nogak Polytechnic, Ikom, Cross River State	Not listed	2012
32	Our Saviour Institute of Science, Agriculture & Technology, EnuguP.M.B. 01161, Enugu State	Not listed	1989/1991
33	Prime Polytechnic, Jida Bassa, Ajaokuta, Kogi State	– Email: [email protected] / [email protected]	2015
34	Redeemers College of Technology and Management (RECTEM), Mowe, Ogun StateKM 46, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway	– Website: www.rectem.edu.ng– Email: [email protected] / [email protected]– Phone: 23414536229, +234 8084590371, +234 8117670767	2018
35	Ronik Polytechnic, EjigboP.M.B. 21764, Ikeja, Lagos State	– Website: www.ronikpolytechnic.org– Email: [email protected]	2001/2003
36	Saf Polytechnic, Iseyin, Oyo StateP.O. Box 55, Iseyin	Not listed	2018
37	Savanah Institute of Technology, AbakalikiIshieke Junction, Enugu-Abakaliki Expressway, Ebonyi State	– Website: www.savannah.edu.ng	2017
38	Shaka Polytechnic, Benin CityNo. 1 Prince Shaka Momodu Street, Ogiso, Off M.M. Way, P.M.B. 1240, Edo State	Not listed	2013
39	St. Mary Polytechnic, KwambaP.M.B. 418, Suleja, Niger State	Not listed	2015
40	Sure Foundation Polytechnic, Akwa Ibom StateIkot Akai, Ukanafun LGA, Akwa Ibom State	– Website: www.sfp.edu.ng	2016
41	Temple Gate Polytechnic, AbaAbayi, Osisioma, P.O. Box 3448, Aba, Abia State	Not listed	2009
42	The Polytechnic, Igbo-Owu, Kwara State	Not listed	2015
43	The Polytechnic, Ile IfeP.M.B. 009, O.A.U. Ile-Ife, Osun State	Not listed	1994/1999
44	The Polytechnic, Imesi-IleKm 2, Imesi-Ile/Igbajo Road, Osun State	Not listed	2013
45	The Polytechnic Otada Adoka, Benue StateP.O.Box 280, Otukpo, Benue State	– Website: www.thepolytechnicadoka.edu.ng	2016
46	Tower Polytechnic, Ibadan136, Liberty Road, P.O. Box 13039 G.P.O, Dugbe, Ibadan	– Email: [email protected]	2010
47	Trinity Polytechnic, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State	Not listed	2016
48	Uma Ukpai Polytechnic, Asaga Ohafia, Abia State	Not listed	2017
49	Uyo City Polytechnic, UyoP.M.B. 1067, Akwa Ibom State	Not listed	2014
50	Valley View Polytechnic, Ohafia, Abia State	Not listed	2016
51	Wolex Polytechnic, Iwo1 Km. 2, Iwo-Ejigbo Road, P.O. Box 255, Osun State	– Email: [email protected]	1996/1999

Notes

• Est. Year reflects either the initial founding date or the date of NBTE accreditation in some cases.
• Where websites, emails, or phone numbers are listed as “Not listed,” official contact information was not provided in the source text.

Accreditation and Quality Assurance

The NBTE enforces standards to ensure that polytechnics deliver high-quality education. Before applying to any polytechnic—federal, state, or private—prospective students should check:

• Official Accreditation: Verify the NBTE accreditation status of the desired program.
• Course Offerings: Confirm the polytechnic offers the specific program of interest.
• Facilities and Faculty: Research on-campus facilities such as laboratories, workshops, and libraries.
• Industrial Attachments: A strong link to industries can boost practical experience and employability after graduation.

Conclusion

Polytechnic education in Nigeria is increasingly recognized as a solid pathway to practical skills and career readiness. Whether one chooses a federal, state, or private polytechnic, there are ample opportunities to gain the technical know-how needed in today’s competitive job market.

This overview for 2025 serves as a starting point. Always consult the NBTE website or each institution’s official portal for the most up-to-date information on accreditation status, admission requirements, and available courses. Selecting the right polytechnic can set you on a rewarding path toward professional success in Nigeria’s evolving economy.

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