In a bid to improve its growth and welfare, the Governing Council of Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti, has requested that the traditional ruler of the town, Oba Gabriel Adejuwon, intervene to resolve issues related to land and house rent. During a visit to the king’s palace on June 19, 2025, the Council Chairman, Prof. Adedayo
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, has challenged the management of Federal Polytechnic Ayede to raise the bar and work towards turning the institution into a university soon. The monarch gave this charge during his visit to the school’s temporary site in Iresapa, Surulere LGA. He encouraged the Rector, Engr. Dr
In a bid to boost digital skills and job readiness, the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, has secured accreditation as a Cisco Networking Academy Learning Centre: the Rector, Engr. Dr Taofeek Abdul-Hameed stated that the new centre will benefit students, staff, and the host community by providing training in areas such as cybersecurity, networking, programming,
The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Dr Taofeek AbdulHameed, has restated the school’s commitment to helping students gain technical and vocational skills. He said this during a webinar on skills and entrepreneurship held on Saturday. Speaking through the Polytechnic Librarian, Dr Samuel Ogunniyi, the Rector advised students to acquire valuable skills while still in school,
The Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Hon. Yakubu Dati, has expressed joy over the rapid development at the school’s permanent site in Ayede, Ogo-Oluwa LGA, Oyo State. During a recent visit, he praised the school’s progress since it began operations in 2021 at a temporary site in Iresapa. Dati was impressed
The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Dr Taofeek AbdulHameed, has urged students to acquire vocational and technical skills in addition to their academic studies. He said this will help them create jobs for themselves and others after graduation. Dr AbdulHameed made the call during a sensitisation webinar on skills acquisition and entrepreneurship education held by
In a bid to prepare students for real-world experiences, the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi (FPTB) has advised over 3,000 students participating in the 2024 Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) to combine classroom knowledge with practical skills. Speaking during the orientation at the school’s 510 Hall, the Rector, Alhaji Sani Usman, represented by Deputy Rector Dr
The Federal Polytechnic, Daura, in Katsina State, has received N750 million from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to enhance skill development and upgrade its equipment. The Rector, Prof. Aliyu Mamman, made this known at a press conference ahead of the school’s second convocation. He explained that N350 million was allocated for skill development, and
Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has praised President Bola Tinubu for signing a new law that changes the Federal Polytechnic Kabo in Kano State to the Federal University of Science and Technology. Barau, who sponsored the bill, said this move will help give more Nigerian youths access to quality education. He believes education is
The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has requested that President Bola Tinubu introduce an insurance scheme to protect students in polytechnics. In a statement by its President, Eshiofune Oghayan, the group also called for better mental health awareness and stronger security in schools. NAPS wants polytechnics to be allowed to give Bachelor of Technology
