There are clear indications that the Federal Polytechnic Ayede will commence academic activities with the 2022/2023 Session.
The Rector of the newly founded polytechnic, Dr. Taofeek Adekunle who disclosed this at the town hall meeting with stakeholders in Ogbomoso on Wednesday also said the new staff will soon be receiving their letter of appointments.
Dr. Adekunle said they are almost done with the necessary requirements for the takeoff but await the approval and accreditation by the National Board for Technical Education NBTE which he said is likely to be achieved on or before October 2022.
In his remark, the chairman Governing council, Dakas J Dakas SAN said the management of the institution is poised to give their best in ensuring the school commences and retain high moral and academic standard.
He added that they will not be involved in any religious or ethnic issues that may truncate peaceful coexistence and advancement of the new school
Dakas who acknowledged the roles being played by the indigenes commended them for their unflinching supports, promised not to betray the confidence reposed in them by the government and the people of ogbomosoland.
Some of the speakers at the Cocktail Reception organized by the Ogbomoso Consultative Forum including, Dr. Saka Balogun, Major General Oladayo Popoola (Rtd.) Barrister Olusegun Adekunle, Amb. Akin Oyateru, Prof. Jekayinfa, Professor Jide Ajao, Professor Segun Ajiboye and others tasked the management team on the need to ensure smooth takeoff and promised continuous support for the institution.
Professor Aderinto, a retired professor from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife said he and other academias from Ogbomoso will make themselves available in assisting the school on resource verification and others.
Recall that the Federal institution was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari in Feb 2021 and appointed Rector, Governing council in April 2021.
In a bid to ensure hitch free takeoff and sustainability, the late Soun of Ogbomoso Oba Jimoh Oladuni Oyewumi Soun Ajagungbade set up a group of eminent indigenes of Ogbomoso called Ogbomoso Consultative Council which aims at ensuring adequate support for developmental projects in the community.
To a very large extent, OCC through some of its influential members have been able to raise funds, facilitated and donated items that would enhance smooth operation of the institution.
