Education
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, OFFA RELEASES HND FT & ND PT ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION
The Under listed two(2) year of four semester Full Time Programmes leading award of Higher National Diploma are Available In The Institution:
1. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:
1. Computer science.
2. Food Technology.
3.Science Laboratory Technology;
a. Biochemistry option,
b. Chemistry option,
c. Environmental Biology option,
d. Microbiology option,
e. Biology/Microbiology option,
f. Chemistry/biochemistry option,
g. Physics with electronics option.
4. Statistics.
2. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT STUDIES:
1. Accountancy.
2. Banking & finance.
3. Business Administration
4. Insurance.
5. Marketing.
3. SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
1. Library and information science.
2. Mass Communication.
3. Office Technology and Management (OTM).
4. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING:
1. Computer engineering
2. Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology;
a. Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering option.
b. Power and Machine Engineering option.
3. Mechanical Engineering;
a. Manufacturing Engineering option.
b. Power and Plant Engineering option.
4. Civil Engineering.
5. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES:
1. Architectural Technology
2. Building Technology.
3. Quantity Surveying.
4. Estate Management and Valuation
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) MORNING PROGRAMMES
The entry requirements for all Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes are as follow:
1. Candidates are required to Possess National Diploma (ND), National Innovative Diploma (NID) in their chosen programme at not a grade below LOWER CREDIT classification from a recognized/accredited Polytechnic, Monotechnic or Innovation Enterprise Institutions.
2. SSC, GCE O’level with at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects including English Language & Mathematics obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.
3. The National Technical Certificate (NTC) or National Business Certificate (NBC) with credit level pass in a trade plus four(4) relevant academic subjects which must include English Language and Mathematics.
4. Candidates are required to have at least one year post National Diploma Industrial Training experience
5. Candidates with PASS grade at the ND/NID are eligible for consideration for admission provided they have minimum of two (2) years post Industrial Training experience.
Every applicant for the Polytechnic HND Programme who did not obtain his/her ND from The Federal Polytechnic Offa are required to forward a copy of his/her National Diploma Transcript to the Office of the Registrar, within Eight (8) weeks from the date of this advertisement.
All Candidates must write their names in full with their Surname first as on their certificates and NIN.
All Candidates must have a personal active Email.
METHOD OF APPLICATION FOR HND FULL TIME PROGRAMMES
To apply online for HND full time Candidates are to log on to the Polytechnic’s portal and complete the procedure to apply for admission into The Federal Polytechnic Offa.
For details on the entry requirements peculiar to each of Higher
National Diploma (HND) programmes, all candidates are enjoined to visit this Polytechnic’s Portal https://www.fedpoffaonline.edu.ng for appropriate entry requirements for programmes of their choice and other relevant information.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY FALSE/WRONG DATA ENTRY WHATSOEVER WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF THE CANDIDATE AT ANY TIME SO DISCOVERED.
A. NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) PART-TIME PROGRAMMES
The under listed two (2) years of four (4) semesters Part-Time programmes leading to the award of National Diploma are available.
1. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
i. Agricultural Technology
ii. Computer Science
iii. Hospitality Management
iv Food Technology
v. Science Laboratory Technology
iv. Statistics
2. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
i. Accountancy
ii. Banking & Finance
iii Business Administration
iv Insurance
v Marketing
vi Procurement & Supply Chain Management
vii Public Administration
3. SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
i. Library and Information Science
ii. Mass Communication
iii. Office Technology and Management (OTM)
4. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
i. Agricultural & Bio Environmental Engineering
ii Civil Engineering
iii. Computer Engineering Technology
iv Electrical & Electronic Engineering
v Mechanical Engineering
vi Mechatronics Engineering
5. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
i Architectural Technology
ii Building Technology
iii Quantity Surveying
iv Urban and Regional Planning
v Estate Management & Valuation
vi Surveying and Geo-Informatics
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) PART-TIME PROGRAMMES
SSC, GCE O’ level with at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects including English Language & Mathematics obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.
The National Technical Certificate (NTC) or National Business Certificate (NBC) with credit level pass in a trade plus four(4) relevant academic subjects which must include English Language and Mathematics.
METHOD OF APPLICATION FOR ND PART- TIME
1. To apply online for Part-Time ND programmes, candidates are to first go to any JAMB Office to complete the procedure for ‘’APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF PART TIME CANDIDATES’’ into The Federal Polytechnic Offa,
2. Pay the application fee of Three Thousand Five Hundred Naira only (#3,500) to JAMB to obtain the JAMB Registration Number,
3. Then proceed to https://www.fedpoffaonline.edu.ng to pay a processing fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira only (#15,000) and click on Admission to complete the application processing form. No other charges shall be required. Payment will be made with an ATM card that is Interswitch compatible.
Please note that any Candidate who do not comply with the above-stated methods of application shall not be offered admission into The Federal Polytechnic Offa as their data will not be on Jamb Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), where admissions are processed.
Candidates are to also upload scanned copy of their certificate (s)/result(s) and other required documents as stated online.All Candidates must have a personal active Email.
ONLINE SCREENING PROCEDURE
All Candidates must write their names in full with their Surname first as on their certificates and NIN.
All candidates are to upload their results, certificates/credentials on the portal of the Polytechnic https://www.fedpoffaonline.edu.ng
Candidates must also fill the security form on the Polytechnic portal, print the screening slip and the security form which should be submitted personally at the Polytechnic Security office.
NOTE that failure to comply with this procedure leads to disqualification of such candidate and false claims shall lead to forfeiture of the admission at any time same is discovered.
CLOSURE OF APPLICATION FOR ALL PROGRAMMES:
Wednesday 11th October,2023
PLEASE NOTE that any false/wrong data entry will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate at any time so discovered. Also note that successful candidates will undergo a verification of their certificate(s)
All candidates are enjoined to visit this Polytechnic’s Portal https://www.fedpoffaonline.edu.ng for appropriate entry requirements for programmes of their choice and other relevant
Education
1ST NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS CONFERENCE ON UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) ESSAY COMPETITION
Competition Overview:
The SDG Youth Essay Competition offers a grand prize of N1 million for the top three winners, along with free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– Open exclusively to undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
2. Entry Guidelines:
– Topic:The Role of Students in Attainment of SDG4
– length: Essays should be 1500 words.
– Entry Period: Thursday, February 1, 2024 – Thursday, February 29, 2024
– Referencing: APA Style (6th Edition).
– Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font size.
– Documentation: Typed in 1.5 line spacing, MS Word format only.
– Plagiarism: Only original content is accepted; plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
Benefits:
– Prizes:
– 1st Prize: N500,000
– 2nd Prize: N300,000
– 3rd Prize: N200,000
– Winners will also receive free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Required Documents:
– Student’s Institution ID Card
– Copy of Student’s Admission Letter
– One recent passport-size photograph
– WhatsApp telephone number and email address
Application Procedure:
– All entries and submissions (essay and required documents) should be scanned and sent to nigeriaessay@sdgyouth.org before the deadline.
For Further Inquiries:
– Call: 08068931151, 08133846739, 07067772964
– Email: nigeriaessay@sdgyouth.org
Deadline: February 29th, 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to achieving SDG4 and win exciting prizes. Submit your entry and required documents before the deadline. For any inquiries, feel free to contact them via phone or email.
Education
PENTAGON PARTNERS NATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION FOR UNDERGRADUATE LAW STUDENTS
Competition Overview:
The National Essay Competition invites undergraduate law students to showcase their expertise and contribute to the discourse on AI, privacy, and data protection. In addition to cash prizes, participants have the chance to intern with Pentagon Partners, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– The competition is open to 400-level and 500-level undergraduate law students in Nigerian universities.
2. Essay Requirements:
– Length: Essays should not exceed 1500 words.
– Format: Double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font.
– References: OSCOLA format for citations with 10pt font size for footnotes and endnotes.
– Submission Format: Essays must be submitted in PDF format.
– Entrant Details: Include full names, school, level, phone number, and email address in both the body of the email and on the last page of the essay.
– Single Entry: Each entrant is allowed only one submission.
– Originality: Plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification.
Competition Benefits and Timeline:
1. Prizes:
– Winner: N200,000
– 1st Runner Up: N150,000
– 2nd Runner Up: N100,000
2. Internship Opportunity:
– In addition to cash prizes, winners have the exclusive opportunity to intern with Pentagon Partners, enhancing their career prospects.
Application Procedure:
– Interested participants should submit their essays to essay@pentagonpartnerslp.com during the submission period.
– The subject of the email should be the Essay topic
For additional information and updates, visit www.pentagonpartnerslp.com.
Deadline: March 22nd, 2024
Don’t miss this chance to showcase your legal expertise, contribute to important discussions on AI and law, and vie for enticing cash prizes. Pentagon Partners looks forward to receiving your submissions.
Education
SYSTEMSPECS CHILDREN’S DAY ESSAY COMPETITION (CDEC), 2024
Purpose:
Inaugurated in 2020, the CDEC is part of SystemSpecs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to promoting capacity development in the Nigerian ICT industry. By encouraging young Nigerians to tackle everyday issues, the competition contributes to intellectual growth and societal progress.
Topic:
The theme for the 2024 competition is “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology.” Participants are tasked with exploring strategies to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world.
Eligibility:
– Open to primary and secondary school students in Nigeria aged 9 to 16.
– Junior category (ages 9 to 12) essays must not exceed 1,000 words.
– Senior category (ages 13 to 16) essays must not exceed 1,500 words.
Prizes:
– Winners will receive generous rewards, including a high-capacity laptop, premium headphones, a portable laptop stand, a smart wristwatch, and one year of internet data, among other items.
– Consolation prizes will be awarded to other participants.
Application Process:
– Interested candidates should access the application page
– Essays must be written in English and reflect original thought.
– Each participant is limited to one entry.
– Entries must be endorsed by an accredited school official, parent, or legal guardian.
– Deadline for submissions is April 12, 2024.
Submission Guidelines:
– All submissions must be in PDF format and include the student’s name, home and school addresses, email address, and contact phone number.
– Double entries will result in automatic disqualification.
– Submissions must be received by March 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Notification of Winners:
– Successful students and schools will be contacted in the second quarter of the year.
– Updates on winners will be announced on @nercng social media platforms.
The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition offers a unique opportunity for Nigerian students to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving skills. By addressing the theme of online child protection, participants contribute to building a safer and more secure digital environment for all. We encourage eligible students to seize this opportunity and showcase their talent and ingenuity.
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