Dr Temitope John Alake, Rector, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti
Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti has charged its newly inaugurated student leaders and the wider student body to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to academic excellence as they begin the 2025/2026 session.
Rector Dr Temitope John Alake, represented by Deputy Rector Administration Dr Michael Akinola, emphasised that student leaders must maintain professionalism and work collaboratively with management to sustain peace on campus, noting that “development thrives only where stability is guaranteed.”
He commended the Dean of Students Affairs, Dr Sunday Olajide, for effective leadership and praised the immediate past student union president for maintaining a constructive relationship with management.
Olajide advised the new leaders to apply the principles of conflict resolution in their engagements and assured them of the Directorate’s openness to constructive feedback. He highlighted management’s consistent support for student-related interventions.
In his remarks, the newly elected president thanked his supporters and pledged to provide transparent, accountable leadership. He committed to prioritising student welfare, promoting academic enrichment through seminars and mentorship, and advancing creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
He affirmed the union’s readiness to partner with management, stressing that meaningful progress depends on mutual respect and collaboration.
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