NUC Begins Resource Verification for UNIZIK-Affiliated Programmes at Federal Polytechnic Oko

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has commenced a resource verification exercise for degree programmes affiliated with Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko.

The exercise, which began on Monday, October 5, 2026, covers programmes approved under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Polytechnic and UNIZIK.

Programmes listed for verification are Business Administration, Public Administration, Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Mass Communication, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Microbiology.

Speaking during the opening session, the NUC representative, Mr. Obinna Nwachukwu, said the visit was to ascertain the availability of human and material resources for the effective delivery of the affiliated degree programmes.

According to him, the exercise is part of the Commission's quality assurance responsibility, adding that all programmes leading to the award of Bachelor's degrees under a university must meet NUC's prescribed standards.

He disclosed that the team would inspect facilities including library resources, laboratories, ICT infrastructure and classrooms, as well as assess academic staff, verify curricula and evaluate the institution's preparedness to host the programmes.

In her welcome address, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, represented by the Deputy Rector (Administration), Venerable Dr. Fergurson Ezeokafor, appreciated the Commission for its commitment to quality education.

Dr. Awuzie assured the delegation of the Polytechnic's full cooperation, noting that the institution would provide unrestricted access to facilities and all relevant documents to ensure a smooth exercise. She reiterated the Polytechnic's resolve to maintain high standards in the delivery of the programmes.

The affiliation drive is part of Federal Polytechnic Oko's strategy to expand access to tertiary education by providing opportunities for students to earn Bachelor's degrees within the institution.

It will be recalled that discussions for the affiliation commenced in February 2026 under the leadership of Dr. Awuzie, and culminated in the signing of an MoU in June 2026 for 10 degree programmes.

The ongoing verification marks a major step towards ensuring compliance with national standards for quality, infrastructure, staffing and academic delivery.