In recognition of his remarkable efforts made towards promoting gender balance and inclusive education, the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Engr. Dr. Kadiri Kamoru Oluwatoyin FNSE has been awarded by the National Body of Women In Technical Education (WITED) in Abuja on Monday, 11th December, 2023.
This accolade acknowledges the significant strides taken by the leadership of Engr. Dr. Kadiri to foster an environment of equal opportunities in the Polytechnic with key administrative and academic positions.
Reacting to the award, the Chairperson of WITED, the Federal Polytechnic Offa Chapter, Mrs. Anthonia Alawaye noted that the Polytechnic has been a shining example of diversity and gender balance within the Technical Educational Sector. She added that under the visionary leadership of the Rector, numerous initiatives have been implemented to create an inclusive environment that encourages women in the Polytechnic with key appointments which were previously dominated by men.
Mrs. Alawaye congratulated the Rector and described his award as a well-deserved one that the Polytechnic WITED is proud of.
Also reacting to the Rector’s award, the Ag. Head of Public Relations who is a WITED member, Mrs. Esther F. Oyinloye said the award conferred on the Rector by Women in Technical Education is a testament to his commitment to gender balance and all-inclusive administration.
“It recognizes the concerted efforts made by the Rector to create an enabling environment that empowers women to excel in technical education and contributes to bridging the gender gap in an academic environment,” she said.
The Rector in his response thanked the National Body of WITED for finding him worthy of the award. The Rector equally appreciated the WITED, Federal Polytechnic Offa Chapter led by Mrs. Anthonia Alawaye for the nomination. Engr. Dr. Kadiri who commended the women folks in the Polytechnic for their dedication and performance confirmed that the role of women in Technical Education cannot be measured.
While noting that women are an integral part of any successful administration, he pledged more equity and fairness to all genders during his administration.
