Nationnewslead reports that Rector of The Federal Polytechnic Offa, Dr. Lateef Ademola Olatunji has described the paramount ruler of Offa Kingdom, his Royal Highness, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Okikiola Ajagungbade l, Esuwoye ll as a peace maker who has contributed immensely to the growth and development of the Polytechnic.
Dr. Olatunji said this during a commissioning event of the Alumni Association National Secretariat held at the Polytechnic Main Campus.
The Rector said the Polytechnic and the community at large are fortunate to have a very kind hearted ruler who has in many ways contributed to the peace, growth and development of the institution.
According to him, “We are lucky to have the present kabiesi as our pride, the pride of Nation, pride of Kwara State and the pride of Ibolo kingdom. Everybody has been talking about how peaceful the Polytechnic is and we could not have achieved this without the Olofa of Offa who has been maintaining peace in the community.”
Speaking further, the Rector lauded the Polytechnic Alumni Association for building a multimillion naira project in the Polytechnic.
” Today, we are witnessing this edifice by the Alumni Association and its executives. If they have not been accountable and prudent, we cannot be here to commission this.”
The Rector further charged the Alumni Association to embark on more physical project in the Polytechnic.
Appreciating the Monarch, the Alumni President, Dr. Ayo Adeyemi thanked the Royal Highness, Oba Olofa of Offa for his support and contributions towards the successful completion of the project.
He recalled that Olofa of Offa donated huge amount of money through one of his chiefs to support the Alumni project. He therefore appreciated the kind gesture and fatherly role played by his Majesty to ensure love, peace cum academic growth and development in Offa community at large.
The President however commended the Management led by Dr. Olatunji for embracing the Alumni Association and honoring the executives with a conducive and peaceful atmosphere. He further pledged his allegiance to continue to weigh support for growth and development of the Polytechnic.
He said, “I’m privileged to travel to some countries to spread the tentacle of Alumni Association there. This Polytechnic has produced giants who are making waves across the world. We have found this project essential so that they can see what we have been able to do. The Polytechnic has added numerous accolades to its feat recently and for the fact that it remains one of the few institutions in Nigeria that would be rounding up the second semester makes it the fastest growing and the best Polytechnic in Nigeria; we are always proud of that.”
Also, the Chairman of the Alumni Board of Trustee, Pastor Praise Ayodele emphasised on the great honour granted the Alumni Association by his Royal Highness and his high Chiefs and expressed satisfaction in the great transformation the Polytechnic has witnessed so far under Dr. Olatunji. He added that the Alumni Association and its members across the world will continue to do more worthy projects to support their alma mata.
Other Management staff present are: the Registrar, Mr. Adetunji Oni, representative of the Polytechnic Librarian, Mr. Francis Adedeji, Dean, School of Business and Management Studies, Dr. Ademola Ebeloku, Deputy Registrar Servicom unit, Mr. Olushola Omole, Deputy Registrar Academic Affairs, Mrs Aderonke Adeshina, Deputy Registrar junior staff establishment, Mr. Olusegun Oyesola, Deputy Registrar Alumni, Mr. Niyi Oladipo, Deputy Registrar admissions, Barr. Tunde Amosun, Deputy Registrar ICE, Mr. Olusegun Opaleke, Director of Information, Public Relations and Protocol, Mr. Olayinka Iroye among others
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