The Federal Polytechnic Ede came into existence in February 1992, vide Decree No. 33 of 25th July 1979 as amended by Decree 5 of 1993. The functions of the Polytechnic as specified in the decree are as follows: To provide full-time or part-time courses of instructions and training in: Technology, Applied Science, Commerce and Management, and Such other fields of applied learning relevant to the needs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the areas of Industrial and Agricultural Production, Distribution and Research in the development and adoption of techniques, as the Academic Board and the Council may from time to time determine To arrange conferences, seminars and study groups relative to the field of learning specified in paragraph one above. To perform such other functions as in the opinion of the Council which may serve to promote the objectives of the Polytechnic.