Federal Polytechnic Nekede Announces 2nd Semester Exams, Bans ‘Sign-Out’

The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, has officially scheduled its 2nd semester examinations for the 2024/2025 academic session to commence on Monday, September 8, 2025.

This announcement, detailed in a memo dated September 4, 2025, from the Registrar, Stanley U. Njoku, emphasizes strict adherence to examination protocols to ensure academic integrity and fairness for all students.

Students are required to present their QR Code-Enabled Identity Cards during the exams. In line with institutional policies, the use of handsets in the examination hall is strictly prohibited, as are copying, referring to notes, books, tables, or other materials that constitute examination misconduct. The memo warns that such violations will attract severe penalties, and the ban on signing out or any form of celebration during or after exams remains firmly in place to maintain focus and discipline.

All Deans, Directors, and Heads of Departments are tasked with ensuring logistics are in order, including the prompt release of 2023/2024 2nd semester results to allow students to confirm their status before the examinations begin. The directive aims to facilitate a smooth process and uphold the polytechnic's standards.

Key guidelines for the examinations are as follows:

- Commencement Date: Monday, September 8, 2025

- Identity Verification: Present QR Code-Enabled Identity Card

- Prohibited Items: Handsets in the examination hall; copying or referring to notes, books, tables, or other materials

- Penalties: Strict sanctions for examination misconduct

- Celebrations: Ban on signing out or festivities during or after exams

- Preparation: Confirm 2023/2024 2nd semester results via departments

The memo, circulated to the Polytechnic Community, calls for strict compliance and directs relevant officers, including the Deputy Rector (Acad.), Bursar, Dean of Students Affairs, and others, to disseminate the information widely. Security measures will be heightened before, during, and after the exams to prevent disruptions. This initiative reflects the institution's commitment to a conducive environment for learning and assessment at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede.