By Uzo Ugwunze
The Federal Polytechnic Oko Alumni Association has announced an Alumni converge for 2026 even as no particular date has been fixed for the event.
At the Alumni converge, there are plans to celebrate the Alumni’s 40th Anniversary with a series of high-profile events scheduled for the last quarter of the year.
National President of the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Alumni Association, Nze Henry Chukwuka Nnebe
Ijelenze Uvume, and the Chairman, Board of Trustees, of the Federal Polytechnic Oko Alumni
Hon. Victor Okey Orji announced this in a Press Statement in Awka.
With the theme “FPO Alumni @ 40: Excellence in Technology and Innovation,” the celebration is designed to highlight four decades of impact, achievements, and contributions of the Alumni Association to the growth and development of Federal Polytechnic Oko and society at large.
They said that a key feature of the anniversary will be Alumni Lectures themed:
“Four Decades of Excellence: Rooted in Heritage, Advancing Knowledge through Innovation and Technology.”
The Press statement read in part: ‘Programme Highlights
The three-day event will feature a blend of intellectual, social, and commemorative activities:
“Day One:
Activities will commence with a novelty football match between the Federal Polytechnic Oko team and a yet-to-be-confirmed sister Polytechnic. The day will conclude with a grand Gala Night, where outstanding individuals will be honoured as “Stars of the Polytechnic.”
“Day Two (Main Event):
The core celebration will include an Anniversary Lecture, alongside the presentation, publication, and official launch of a commemorative work titled “The Journey So Far.”
“”A major highlight will be the mounting of portraits in honour of the Heroes and Ambassadors of the Polytechnic in the Hall of Fame of the Alumni Museum, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the institution’s legacy.
“Day Three:
The celebration will conclude with an Interdenominational Thanksgiving/Outing Service, reflecting on the Association’s journey and seeking continued progress in the years ahead.
The Alumni Association called for support and collaboration from stakeholders, partners, and the entire Polytechnic community to support and actively participate in the celebration. The event is expected to serve as a platform for strengthening institutional ties, preserving heritage, and promoting innovation-driven development.
The leadership of the Federal Polytechnic Oko Alumni further spoke on the significance of the milestone, adding that the leadership of the Association emphasized that the 40th anniversary is not only a celebration of the past but also a forward-looking initiative aimed at advancing excellence in technology and innovation.
Alumni Association leadership concluded that the Federal Polytechnic Oko Alumni Association is committed to fostering unity among graduates, supporting the development of the Polytechnic, and contributing meaningfully to national growth through innovation, knowledge sharing, and strategic engagement.