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The Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMinna) has praised the Federal Polytechnic Offa (FEDPOFFA) for the conduct of the first semester degree programme examination the institution runs in affiliation with the university.

The Deputy Director, Directorate of Collaborations, Affiliations and Linkages (DICAL) FUTMinna, Dr. Haruna Ibrahim, who was in the polytechnic, last week along with the Desk Officer for Federal Polytechnic Offa on DICAL, Mr. Musa Abdulmumin described the exercise as: “fantastic and impressive exams conduct,” congratulating the Polytechnic for a good start.

Ibrahim said: “What we saw today was quite impressive. The invigilators were in charge; the sitting arrangement is very orderly, there is enthusiasm on the part of both lecturers and students; these are pleasing compared to some of our other affiliate institutions where we will have to start rearranging the students, battling with lateness, and other examination misconducts. The conduct of the exam is fantastic I must say.”

He added that the FUTMinna management would be pleased to continue and establish more collaboration with the Polytechnic.

FEDPOFFA  was rated eighth among Nigeria polytechnics, while FUTMinna, was number one among Nigeria specialised universities as well as number four by National Universities Commission (NUC) rating.

Ibrahim admonished the management to invest in the programme as the collaboration will help develop the manpower of the Polytechnic that could lead to its upgrade into a university of technology.

The Deputy Registrar, Degree programmes, FEDPOFFA, Mr Aliyu Oladimeji thanked the delegates and promised the Polytechnic would continue to tread the path of dignity and high ethical standard.

The Federal Polytechnic Offa (FEDPOFFA),  Kwara State, is to run four degree programmes in the 2018/2019 academic session starting next month.

The polytechnic will run the programme in affiliation with the Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State.

The programmes are: Computer Science and Technology, Food Science and Technology, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

The approval was signed by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof Abubakar Rasheed.

The letter reads: “I am directed to inform you that Management Committee during its meeting of Friday August 31, 2018, considered and approved the affiliation arrangement and the establishment of the full-time mode of the under listed programmes to be run in the campus of the Polytechnic, effective from the 2018/2019 academic session; Computer Science B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering B.Tech., Electrical Engineering B.Tech., and Food Science & Technology B.Tech.”

Public Relations Officer of the polytechnic, Olayinka Iroye, said the feat was possible as a result of the relentless effort of the Polytechnic management led by Dr Lateef Olatunji.

Iroye also said the polytechnic recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria to run courses in management and social sciences.

The Management of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa (FEDPOFFA) has suspended two students of the institution, TajudeenSelim and Temitope Omotosho alleged engagement in cultism.

They were among some suspects paraded by the police for cult activities.

Prior to their arrest, the institution had reported the incidence of forceful initiation to security agencies when a student who was forcefully initiated lodged a complaint to the institution.

The statement said the police quick response to the complaint was responsible for the arrest.

The two students were suspended indefinitely pending the outcome of the police investigation.

The statement noted that a third person, Adewusi Vincent who was named along with the duo ceased being a student of the institution having been withdrawn from the Polytechnic since 2017 for poor performance.

The Management wishes to state unequivocally that cases of cultism has been a thing of past in the institution as the new management under Dr. Lateef Olatunji has purged the institution of all forms of cultism, gangsterism and other anti social vices since he came on board as Rector in  2017.

The Management has been dealing decisively with any student suspected to be involved in cultism or any criminal acts. Other offences such as examination malpractices, sexual harassment are also gross misconduct at the Polytechnic which attract outright expulsion from the institution. Students found culpable are equally handed over to the Law Enforcement Agents for prosecution.

The Management and Accountancy Department of the Federal Polytechnic Offa recently hosted a top executive and the incoming President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, (ICAN), Alhaji Rasaq Jaiyeola FCA.

The visit paved way for collaborative opportunities between ICAN and the Polytechnic as Jaiyeola shared his interest to initiate a partnership that would see the Polytechnic building skills and expanding the frontiers of learning.

Among issues discussed included plans by the institute to create more District Societies.  Jaiyeola expressed desire that the Polytechnic and Offa community benefit from the gesture avail members more opportunities from the Institute. He urged ICAN members in the Polytechnic to speedily work on meeting up with the requirements.

Jaiyeola also spoke of need for teachers to handle the Account Technician Scheme (ATS) of the institute, which is designed for O Level holders who intend to pursue careers in accounting. He said those who would handle the subjects were highly required. He instructed the interim executive to source for tested and trusted accounting lecturers who could impact required knowledge.

Receiving the visitor, the Rector, Dr Lateef Olatunji said he felt honoured by the visit.

Also present at the meeting were the Proprietor, Lens Polytechnic, Mr. Azeez; immediate past head of Accountancy Department, Mr. A. Y. Salman, other senior lecturers and Bursary staff of the Polytechnic.

The Acting Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa (FEDPOFFA), in Kwara State, Dr Ayodele Olaosebikan, has urged to workers and students of the institution to join hands with the Management to sustain peace and progress on campus.

She spoke during an interactive session between the management and workers of the institution.

Olaosebikan, an expert in Communication for Development, served as Deputy Rector under the former rector, Dr Mufutau Olatinwo, whose tenure ended February 14.  Her appointment as Acting Rector was approved by Education Minister, Mallam Adamu Adamu, last month.

The Acting Rector underscored the need for commitment, punctuality and excellence.  She admonished the workers and students to help sustain peaceful coexistence on campus.

To sustain the tempo of development the institution has enjoyed over the years, Dr Olaosebikan has commenced the relocation of the Library and Information Department to Main Campus.  The Sports Unit has also been directed to start using the modern facilities at the Main Campus.

Born in June 1959, Dr. Olaosebikan attended ECWA Girls’ Secondary School, Omu-Aran (1973-1977); School of Basic Studies, Kwara State College of Technology, Ilorin; studied English at the University of Ibadan (1980-1983), and the University of Port Harcourt for Post-Graduate Diploma in Education.

She earned a Master’s degree in Communication Arts from UI, and PhD in Communications from Atlantic International University, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America.

Olaosebikan, who joined FEDPOFFA in 1992 as Lecturer I, has served as Head of the Languages Department and Dean, Centre for Continuing Education now Institute of Continuing Education.