A total of 961 students were admitted and registered in fifteen academic programmes established by the Ministry of Education.
The programmes were Science, Environmental Studies, Communication Arts and Engineering[6] The polytechnic library has digital information resources that support teaching and learning in the institutions and the library is open from 8 to 9 o'clock daily.
In 2019, the Governor of the State promised to give the institution a grant of One hundred million naira to ensure that all the courses they offer are fully accredited.
[11] Akwa ibom polytechnic partner with SMEDAN[12] to create a skill acquisition club in the school.
The partnership is to help students in acquiring entrepreneur skills closer to them on self development.