Polytechnic · Ekiti State
Admission requirements for Fisheries Technology at Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Ekiti State.
The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) in Fisheries Technology are Five (5) Credits passes in WASC/ NECO/GCE O’level/ SSCE/NABTEB- National Technical Certificate (NTC) Examination at not more than two (2) sittings. The subjects must include: 1. English; 2. Mathematics; 3. Chemistry; 4. Biology/Agricultural Science/Animal Husbandry/Fisheries. 5. Plus any one (1) of the following: Geography, Economics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Home Economics, Food and Nutrition, Statistics, Government/Civic Education, Data Processing/ICT/Computer Studies , Home Management . NOTE: Only NABTEB National Technical Certificate (NTC) would be accepted for admission and not NABTEB National Business Certificate (NBC)
Fisheries Technology is a dynamic applied science programme that equips students with practical and theoretical knowledge in fish production, aquaculture management, post-harvest processing, and marine resource conservation. Students explore subjects such as fish biology, water quality management, fishing gear technology, seafood preservation, and fisheries economics, preparing them for a rapidly growing sector critical to Nigeria's food security and export economy. Graduates pursue rewarding careers as aquaculture farm managers, fisheries officers with state and federal agencies, seafood processing entrepreneurs, or environmental consultants working on aquatic resource management. The Fisheries Society of Nigeria provides a strong professional platform for networking and development, while graduates may also align with bodies such as the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology for broader professional recognition.