The Federal Polytechnic Oil and Gas, Ekowe, Bayelsa State was established through legislation by the 6th National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the Federal Polytechnic Act of 1990 as amended. It was assented into law by late President Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua (GCFR) in July 2007. But full implementation was in 2009.
The Polytechnic is sited at the ancient Town of Ekowe (Ekeu) along the River Nun in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State in the Oil & Gas rich Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. The institution is the first Federal Government higher institution in the state. THE LOGO: This logo is the identity of Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Ekowe, Bayelsa State. The logo has a
Federal Polytechnic Ekowe runs three (3) major programs which include
1) National Diploma:
The is a two year program that lead to the award of national diploma certificate and we have the following courses
Computer Science
Statistic
Sciences Laboratory Technology
Oil and Gas Processing Engineering Technology
Petroleum and Geosciences Engineering Technology
Mechanical/Marine Engineering Technology
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Agriculture Economics and extension
Livestock and Fishery
Food Technology and Home Economics
Agronomy
2) Certificate Programs in Skills Development (Cert)
These programs run for six months in different fields which include the following
Mechanical (Machining/Turning)
Electrical Wiring and Installations
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
Cosmetology (Hair Dressing)
Make Up Craft
Decoration and Event Management
Catering and Hotel Management
Computer studies
Industrial safety and Security Management
Fisheries and Hatcheries
Laundry and Liquid soap Production
Fashion and Textile Design
Heliciculture (Snail Farming) Acknowledgement tuition
Peace and Conflict Resolution Management
Pipe Fittings and Fabrication Technology (Onshore/Offshore)
Occupational Health Safety, Security and Risk Management (Onshore/Offshore Level 2 & 3 )
Pipeline Inspection, Maintenance and Non-Destructive Test (Onshore/Offshore Level 1 & 2 American Standards ).”
Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, P.M.B 110, Yenagoa, Bayelsa.