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  • Rescind your decision to rename our institution, Ibadan Poly Alumni begs Makinde

    Rescind your decision to rename our institution, Ibadan Poly Alumni begs Makinde

    The Alumni Association of The Polytechnic, Ibadan has appealed to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to reverse his decision to rename the institution after the late former governor, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo.

    In a statement issued by the Acting National President, Prof. Akinloye Lawal, the alumni said the institution has built a global reputation over the past 50 years and that altering its name would undermine its hard-earned legacy and recognition in the academic world.

    Governor Makinde had announced the renaming during a commendation service in honour of Olunloyo, who was said to be the first Rector of the institution. However, the alumni argued that the move, though well-intentioned, could create significant complications.

    “The Polytechnic, Ibadan, is a globally respected brand. Renaming it would not only be a disservice to the Yoruba race but also force the institution to start afresh in seeking recognition among its peers,” the statement read.

    The alumni further warned that graduates would face verification challenges with certificates and transcripts both locally and internationally.

    They urged the governor to consider the emotional attachment millions of Nigerians have to the name, emphasising that The Polytechnic, Ibadan, is a legacy of the entire Western region and should be preserved as such.

    “Even the unnecessary cost of changing the records and documents of the institution will be enormous at this moment of economic downturns.

    “If this honour was done to H.E. Dr. Omololu Olunloyo in recognition of his being the first Principal of The Polytechnic, Ibadan for less than six months, and your Excellency believed that he should be honoured, it should be based on logical facts and proper analysis, not emotion.

    “We acknowledged the contributions of Dr. Olunloyo to The Polytechnic, Ibadan (TPI), but we cherished the brand name of the institution that has stood the test of time.

    “Your Excellency, being an alumnus of the famous University of Lagos and an ‘Akokite’ you know that it is only a Hall of Residence – Eni Njoku Hall- that was named after the 1st Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG and also at the University of Ibadan, it was only a Hall of Residence – Mellanby Hall – that was named after the first Principal of University of Ibadan.

    “Naming any of our hostels or even our famous faculty of Engineering after Dr. Qlunloyo is a good alternative that will not affect the brand name or image of TPI.

    “We implore you to please find something within or outside The Polytechnic, Ibadan to name after Dr. Omololu Olunloyo as one will just downgrade status of this institution of international repute that is very dear to the hearts of most of us who were opportuned to have passed through it.

    “Nigerians appealed to President Goodluck Jonathan to rescind his decision to rename the University of Lagos after Bashorun MKO Abiola, and he listened. Ibadans appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to give an Ibadan man the opportunity to be the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan after 73 years of its existence on our land, and he agreed.

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    “We, the National Executive Council of The Polytechnic Ibadan Alumni Association, on behalf of all past and current students of this great institution, appeal to Your Excellency to please have a rethink on the issue of this change of name.

    “This will, therefore, not be something new if, in your exalted position, you consider the wider and long-term implications of the name change.

    “Kindly recall, sir, that when the name of the famous Ibadan Boys High School was to be changed to Timothy Oyesina Boys High School, it was the Old Students Association under the respected Chief Bode Amoo that appealed to the government not to tamper with the brand name.

    “The government obliged and named a hall after the individual. The government lost nothing by this gesture. We appeal to Your Excellency to treat the issue of TPI in the same manner. This kind gesture will not diminish the status of Your Excellency nor that of your administration.

    “Your Excellency, kindly hearken to our passionate and clarion call.”

  • Students reject renaming of Ibadan Poly, appeal to Oyo Assembly

    Students reject renaming of Ibadan Poly, appeal to Oyo Assembly

    The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of The Polytechnic, Ibadan has rejected the renaming of the institution.

    They have, therefore, appealed to the Oyo State House of Assembly to reconsider Governor Seyi Makinde’s last week’s pronouncement to rename the institution.

    The move, which has sparked concern among students, alumni, and stakeholders, is seen as a threat to the institution’s long-standing heritage and reputation.

    In a letter addressed to the House of Assembly and signed by the SUG President, Comrade Oladipupo Olamide, the student body described the decision as harmful to the identity and legacy of the school, which has stood as a beacon of academic excellence for over five decades.

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    “The Polytechnic, Ibadan has a rich legacy spanning over 50 years, and its name is synonymous with excellence in education,” the letter reads. “Renaming it would erase its identity and legacy, affecting not only the current students and staff but also the alumni and the entire community.”

    The letter noted the urgency of the situation in light of an upcoming sitting of the House of Assembly and urged lawmakers to act swiftly. “We have expedited this appeal to bring the matter to your attention promptly, seeking your prompt reconsideration and intervention,” the students wrote.

    The Polytechnic, Ibadan, established in 1970, is one of Nigeria’s foremost tertiary institutions and holds a special place in the educational landscape of the country.

    The student body added: “We appeal that our institution’s name should be retained as The Polytechnic, Ibadan!”

  • Ibadan Poly shines at Tetfund creative writing, research event

    Ibadan Poly shines at Tetfund creative writing, research event

    The Polytechnic, Ibadan (TPI) shone at a Research for impact Creative Writing Award organised by the Tertiary Education Trust fund (TETfund), Abuja as the team, carting away two out of the three awards at the research programme.

    The five-man team of The Polytechnic, Ibadan who are mainly lecturers drawn from different departments, came top in the research event in which four other institutions took part.

    The other Institutions are: University of Abuja; University of Delta, Agbor (Delta State); Federal University Owerri and Federal Polytechnic, Kaura-Namoda. 

    Presenting the awards to Rector of Polytechnic Ibadan, Prof. Kazeem Adebiyi, the leader of the team Dr. Kola Lawal, who is the head of the newly established department of Tourism and Hospitality, noted that the research programme lasted for two weeks in Abuja.

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    He said the essence of the initiative research work was to turn research activities in various institutions in the country into commercial use.

    Lawal added that various issues confronting the nation were discussed but everything was scaled down by the participants into just one issue which is insecurity.

    He said the TPI team presented a prototype research work on travel guide, which when fully developed, has the potential of proffering solution to security problems in the country.

    He said the team came up with how to secure patency for research works in the various tertiary institutions in the country basically for commercial purposes.

    According to him, each of the teams that took part in the programme was mandated to form innovative team in their various institutions making use of their students and staff.

    Adebiyi  commended the team for the laurel brought to the institution.

    He assured the team that innovative and creative unit will be established in the Office of the Rector to promote and encourage creativity and innovation in the Institution.

  • Ibadan Poly matriculates maiden Open Distance Learning students

    Ibadan Poly matriculates maiden Open Distance Learning students

    The Polytechnic, Ibadan on Tuesday, October 10, matriculated its first set of Open Distance and Flexible e-learning (ODFel) students.

    The 2022/2023 ODFeL students of the institution were admitted into the Faculty of Business and Communication Studies (FBCS), Faculty of Financial Management Studies (FFMS), and Faculty of Science.

    Speaking at the event, the rector of the institution, Prof. Kazeem Adebiyi said the institution is one of the foremost tertiary and referred institutions by many applicants seeking admission into Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology in Nigeria.

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    He stated that The Polytechnic, Ibadan ODFeL gives students the freedom to learn from anywhere, anytime and enables them to deal with office, businesses, family, and other constraints that may affect their conventional study at the campus.

    According to him, “ODFeL has many advantages which include studying from anywhere at any time, our programs are available online, so you may study whenever and from anywhere you choose.”

    “Others are easy course access, affordable tuition and flexible payments, uninterrupted academic calendar, same certificates as Full Time, NYSC Mobilization of Graduands and accredited academic programmes among others.”

    He urged the newly matriculated students to abide by the moral conduct of the institution, saying the institution cherishes its hard-earned name and image.

    He said: “Students are expected to respect the rules and regulations of the institution as breaching these would attract appropriate sanctions. The institution expects all students to behave responsibly.”

    He however cautioned the students to spend their time wisely so that they can come out with good grades, saying using their precious time to ping or browse for items that would not be of academic value to them is time-wasting.

    He therefore thanked the Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde for his unparalleled love for education and special love for the institution.

  • Ibadan Poly students on rampage, on resumption

    Students of the Polytechnic, Ibadan again went on rampage yesterday as rival cult group members attacked one another.

    The violence erupted at the South Gate area of the institution.

    While several vehicles were vandalised, no life was lost. Vehicles, including campus shuttle buses, private cars, tricycles were vandalised.

    The violence occurred on the day the institution reopened for academic activities after five weeks compulsory break. The break was occasioned by a similar violence that left one student dead.

    In a statement signed by the Registrar of the institution, Mrs Modupe Fawale, each student was asked to pay N2,000 reparation fee on resumption.

    The statement read: “Each student on resumption is to pay a reparation fee of N2,000 for the enormous damages of the institution’s facilities. The students will also among other things swear to an affidavit to be of good conduct while those residing in neighboring communities would sign a bond with their m landlords to be of good conduct and worthy ambassador of the institution. Each student is also to write an undertaking to be of utmost good conduct.”

    But just before working hours, some of the students reportedly stormed the South gate of the institution with dangerous weapons  such as guns, broken bottles and axes.

    It took the intervention of the joint-security task force, Operation Burst and men from the Department of State Services (SSS) to quell the violence. They also stayed back to screen both people and vehicles moving in and out of the campus.

  • Breaking: Ibadan Poly orders immediate suspension of student union

    The management of The Polytechnic Ibadan at the early hours of Thursday announced the suspension of activities of the Student Union Government of the institution.

    Announcing the management decision, the Institutions spokesperson, Mr Adewole Soladoye said the suspension became necessary as the student union body had failed to obey and follow the rules guiding its activities on campus.

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    According to him, the management directed the immediate suspension because of the ongoing football competition which had been disturbing the peace of the institution ahead of next week’s examination.

    He urged the students, in general, to stay committed to their examination which begins shortly.

    He added that the management will not hesitate to punish anyone who flouts the rules guiding the institution.

  • Ibadan Poly gets new rector, registrar

    Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, on Monday approved the appointment of Prof. Kazeem Adebiyi as the Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

    The governor also approved the appointments of other principals officers of the institution.

    According to a statement, by the  Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Toye Arulogun, other appointments approved by Governor Ajimobi are Mrs. Modupe Theresa Fawole as the Registrar, Mr. Olawale Adebayo Ojesola as the Bursar, Dr. Samuel Folaranmi Ajala as the Chief Librarian while Engr. Stephen Folorunsho Ipadeola as the Director of Works and Services.

    Arulogun explained that the appointments became imperative following the expiration of the tenure of the erstwhile Management Staff of the institution on February 13, 2019, noting that interviews were conducted by the institution’s Governing Council and the selection process moderated by some external faculties.

    He said that the appointments take immediate effect, stating that the government looks forward to their hardwork, diligence and professionalism in realizing its mission for the institution.

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    The government spokesman said that Prof. Adebiyi, who is 50 years old and an alumnus of the institution, holds an Ordinary National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from The Polytechnic Ibadan, B. Mechanical Engineering, M. Sc Industrial Engineering and Ph.D Industrial Engineering. He added that Adebiyi is a member of COREN,  Nigerian Association of Engineers and Nigerian Society of Engineers.

    According to Arulogun, the new Registrar, Mrs. Fawale, 56, was until her appointment a deputy registrar in the institution. She holds the degree of B. Ed Teacher Education and Religious Studies and M. Ed Guardian and Counselling. She is a member of Nigerian Institute of management and Association of University Administrators.

    The Commissioner added that the new  Bursar, Mr. Ojetola, 51, holds the degrees of B.Sc (Accounting), MBA, a fellowship Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria as well as a Certified Information System Auditors and was a Deputy Director, Audit, at the Oyo State College of Agriculture, Igbo-Ora before his appointment.

    Arulogun stressed that the Chief Librarian, Dr. Ajala, aged 60, was until his appointment the deputy Librarian in the institution while the Director of Works and Services, Engr. Ipadeola, aged 52, was until his appointment the Chief Engineer at the Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo.

  • Ibadan Poly graduates 9, 549

    No fewer than 9,549 graduatesof The Polytechnic, Ibadan at the weekend received various certificates  the National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND).

    Rector of the institution, Prof Olatunde Fawole, made this known during the institution’s 32nd/33rd combined convocation.

    Said Fawole: “The Polytechnic Ibadan is graduating a total number of 9,549 students for the 2015/2016 and 2016/2016 academic sessions

    “A breakdown of this shows that the Faculty of Financial Management Studies has 1,773; Faculty of Business and Communications Studies has 2,794; Faculty of Engineering has 1,627; Faculty of Environmental Studies has 1,435; while Faculty of Science has 1,920.

    “All the programmes being run by this institution are fully accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

    “Two new programmes – National Diploma in Library and Information Science; and Higher National Diploma in Mechatronics – are expected to commence this academic session.’’

    Fawole urge the graduands to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, moral standard and dedication.

    He said: “You are going into the larger world that is different from the campus. The spirit of tolerance, high moral standard and dedication to duty which we added to spice your academic pursuit will definitely see you through your future endeavours. I urge you to be good ambassadors of the polytechnic.

    “The diplomas you are receiving  should make you proud of your years of training and remember that there is no inferiority in you except that which you allow.

    “Graduates of polytechnics are found in every field of human endeavours, be it commerce, government, and industries. Remember the spirit of hardwork that we have impacted to you and the motto of the institution-Ise loogun Ise (Work is the antidote of poverty).

    “You should also note that the certificates you are holding belong to The Polytechnic Ibadan and you must continue to defend the name and integrity of the institution bat any time.”

    At the ceremony were Oyo State Deputy Governor, Chief Moses Alake-Adeyemo; the insitution’s Governing Council Chairman, Prof Adebayo Adeyemi; and Chief Mukaila Olawoyin, Bada Balogun of Ibadan land, who represented the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji.

  • NGO launches project to eradicate street kids

    A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Children Palm City Foundation Inc., has launched a project, titled: “The Eradication of the street child and the influx,” to get children off the street and build a secured future for them.

    At the launch/inauguration of its board meeting yesterday in Ikeja, the Lagos State capital, the foundation’s Chairman Dr Adefunke Wellington said the project, which is backed by the United Nations (UN), seeks to remove every child from the street in Nigeria, build a city to educate, accommodate, employ and feed the children.

    She said: “The menaces caused by street children cannot be overemphasised, and the neglect on them poses a threat to the society. They end up getting involved in criminal activities, like war-mongering, sex trade, child slavery, terrorism and robbery.

    “Children are the future of every country; we must show them love and they will become better persons in the society tomorrow.”

    Dr Wellington added: “With this project, we will educate children from crèche to the university level. As they graduate, jobs will be waiting for them. We will also feed them. We will build a university, build factories to engage the street children. We will build this city across states in the country and an NGO that will probably only cater for children till secondary level can bring them to us for further education, instead of putting them back on the streets.”

    The foundation chief stressed that Nigeria is the pilot scheme for the project, adding that it will spread across Africa.

    She said: “The project is to help those children on the street, either as a result of war-ravaged countries, death of parents, epidemics, natural disasters, overpopulation or poverty.

    “There are NGOs everywhere, but what makes our own unique is that we are also centred on those children who will be the next to go to the street. These are the children who are in orphanage or in homes living with poor parents who are unable to give them befitting education or can no longer be controlled by their parents and already want to hit the street.

    “Most NGOs are focusing on the children that are already on the street and have trained some to be good leaders. But our focus is to prevent the next set of children who are ready to be on the street from going there. We will bring them into the city to train them to have a good future and to live in the way of God.

    “Our problem in the world and not only in Nigeria is that we do not train our children in the way of God. That is why they are on the street. When children are trained in the way of God, there will be peace in the land.”

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Slain victim not ex-CSO of Ibadan Poly, says management

    Authorities of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, has said the slain person in the cult incident on Monday night was not their chief security officer.

    Management added that he was not even a student.

    The institution said the incident occurred outside the school premises.

    Public Relations Officer Mr Soladoye Adewole spoke with reporters during a protest by students on Tuesday, following the death of Ahmed Olalekan, popularly known as Maku.

    The deceased was said to be a member of The Student Forum, an anti-cultism group, comprising current and ex-students of the school.

    The Forum is registered and has been on campus for about 20 years.

    Soladoye said management would always support the fight against cultism, but described as unfortunate reports that the group knew about the attack.

    He said: “What happened in Monday night occurred in a neighbouring community, which is Apete. The place is not within the security coverage of The Polytechnic, Ibadan. Of course, we learnt and we are aware that somebody was killed and that person passed through this institution, which made him an ex-student. But whatever transpired outside the school, we have no control over such situation. The institution is in session and nobody has closed down the institution. But the low turnout of students on the campus today (yesterday), of course, may probably be a fallout of what happened yesterday.

    “Then, I am using this medium to reassure all students and other stakeholders that the institution is in session and of course, there is peace in the institution.”

    While explaining the identity of the deceased, Chairman of Student Forum Council of Elders Mr Temitope Oyedele confirmed that Ahmed, was one of their members and was killed by suspected members of the Black Axe confraternity around Apete.

    He noted that the forum is battles secret cults within and outside the campus.

    Oyedele debunked alleged reports the deceased was the chief security officer of the institution.

    Speaking in front of the Assembly Hall on North Campus, Oyedele said Maku was a National Diploma graduate of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning.

    According to him, he had played vital roles in maintaining peace within and outside the campus.

    He said the deceased was well known by the security unit, and had, on many occasions, liaised with the Apete Police Station to forestall activities of unscrupulous students and cultists.

    The chairman also discredited reports that the deceased was a cultist or that the death was as a result of cult clash in the institution.

    “Many was a very brave, intelligent, vibrant and active in the fight against secret cultism throughout his life as a member of the Forum. On this note, we hereby affirm that Maku was never a member of a secret cult as it is being rumoured and that the Student Forum is not an alternative cult group that will take vengeance on behalf of the departed soul.

    ‘’However, we are calling on the security agencies, particularly the Police, to carry out comprehensive investigation in order to bring the killers of this innocent soul to justice”, Oyedele said.