Federal Polytechnic Ukana Ranks Among Nigeria’s Top Five Polytechnics

Federal Polytechnic, Ukana has been officially recognized as one of Nigeria’s top five polytechnics, a distinction highlighted in The Guardian’s special feature on Saturday, December 6, 2025 (page 33). The accolade underscores the institution’s growing national and global prominence in shaping Nigeria’s education landscape.

Observers attribute this achievement to the reform-driven leadership of Rector Mrs. Edumma Enobong Essien, whose focus on combining rigorous academic training with practical entrepreneurial skills has consistently transformed the Polytechnic. Under her guidance, Ukana has made significant progress in quality assurance, student development, and institutional competitiveness.

The recognition has sparked celebrations across the Polytechnic community, with management, staff, and students acknowledged for their collective role in advancing a vision that now attracts both national and international attention. This milestone further solidifies Federal Polytechnic Ukana as a centre of innovation, learning, and future-ready skills.