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  • ‘RECTEM committed to developing well-rounded students’

    ‘RECTEM committed to developing well-rounded students’

    Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management (RECTEM), Mowe in Ogun State, has matriculated no fewer than 214 students for the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma programmes in the School of Engineering Technology, School of Environmental Studies, School of Management Studies, and School of Science and Technology. It is the 7th matriculation ceremony of the college.

    Rector of the College, Dr. (Mrs.) Stella Mofunanya said the institution is committed to providing the students with a holistic education that combines academic excellence with spiritual growth and development.

    She stated that the college recognises that education is not just about acquiring knowledge and skills, but also about cultivating character and integrity. Dr. Mofunanaya assured that RECTEM is committed to helping the students develop into well-rounded individuals who are equipped to make a positive impact in your communities.

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    She, however, warned the students to always bear it in mind that RECTEM has zero-tolerance for cultism, hooliganism, corruption and other forms of social menace.

    “As you begin your academic journey with us, I want to assure you that we are committed to providing you with a world-class education that will equip you with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to succeed in your chosen careers.

    “I encourage you to take advantage of the numerous opportunities available to you. Engage in academic and extra-curricular activities, participate in community service, and build relationships with your peers and mentors.

  • RECTEM gets entrepreneurship award

    RECTEM gets entrepreneurship award

    • By Samuel Buki

    Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management (RECTEM) has been awarded the  National Outstanding Entrepreneurship Performance Award (NOEPA 2024) by a non-

    governmental organisation, The National Youth and Student Entrepreneurship Group

     (NASEG) in appreciation of the College’s entrepreneurship drive for a sustainable society.

    Presenting the award to the Rector of the College, Dr. Stella Mofunanya, in Mowe Ogun State, the group’s Vice President on Special Duties, Comrade Oladimeji Ajibola, who represented National President, Comrade Abdulkazeem Olusola Soetan, said the group has found a worthy entrepreneurship based college, worthy for all institutions in Nigeria to emulate; spice with innovation and good management team that believe in youth capacity development and empowerment.

    He stated that the College has proven beyond doubt that the destiny of students is still very bright with skills acquisition.

    “In all ramifications, this honour is in recognition of the passion for youth and students’ developmental projects at all times, the concern for youth development and the nation at large,” he added.

    Soetan noted that identifying with the College is identifying with light, greatness, innovation and better Nigeria, hoping to see the College becoming bigger and better to ride on a great platform in Nigeria.

    “This honour that is bestowed on this College is to seek more support in remodeling and rebranding the entrepreneurship face in Nigeria and Africa through partnership with NASEG to meet up with the demands across the world.

    There is lot of programme that is lined up in the association from War Against Racism (WAR), War Against Corruption (WAC), The re-orientation of the youths and students mindset for a better society and Beyond School Certificate,” he said.

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    In her remark, Dr. Mofunanya stated that the College has been able to achieve some levels of success since its inception being the first private polytechnic to be fully accredited by NBTE in both ND and HND programmes. This, she said, contributed to its outstanding performance at national and international levels.

    Director of Entrepreneurship of the College, Dr. Sunday Onjewu stated that the College is not training students to be job seekers but training students to create wealth. “The NBTE is saying that students should not only be equipped in theory only but also in practical and in skills. I think the NBTE slogan has shifted from not that certificate is not important but the emphasis now is on skill and not only the certificate.

    “If you have a skill, it will not only help you to get job but it will also help you to create wealth. Entrepreneurship is about creating wealth, innovation, is about doing a new thing, is about turning what is waste to something useful,” he said.

    On training of students in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) programmes, Dr. Onjewu stated that the College offers courses such as graphic design, web design Oracle and others. He recalled that last year two of their students got some financial grants to pursue their businesses.  Present at the ceremony were management and staff of the College.

  • NBTE okays 9 HND courses at RECTEM

    NBTE okays 9 HND courses at RECTEM

    The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has accredited the Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management (RECTEM), Mowe, Ogun State for commencement of nine programmes for the Higher National Diploma (HND).

     The approval by the board is effective from next academic session, according to the rector of the college, Dr. Stella Mofunanya.

     The courses approved for HND include Accounting, Computer Science, Science Laboratory Technology with four options (Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Biology and Biochemistry), Estate Management and Valuation, Quantity Survey and Architectural Technology.

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     Speaking to the media, Dr. Mofunanya stated that the college ensured that it adhered strictly to the curriculum and regulations of the board while mounting the HND programmes for accreditation.

     She said that following the unflinching support of the founder, Pastor E.A Adeboye, the college was able to break the jinx of getting NBTE approval to run the HND programmes barely five years of its existence. She noted that it took the college a record time to get the approval for the nine courses, ascribing the success to the grace of God and the effective board members and staff’s contributions.

     “It was tough preparing for the accreditation. We did not leave any stone untouched. In fact, we followed NBTE’s curriculum and regulations to the letters.We started with licence and followed with the commencement of the National Diploma prgrammes. We ensured there is adequate staff; facility upgraded and modern equipment are in place before the visit of the NBTE team. When the Board team came, they met all on ground- the space, facility and equipment,” she said.

     Dr. Mofunanya disclosed that the college will seek the board’s accreditation for the other programmes-(Electrical and Electronics, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering and Business Administration) as soon as it is ready but that the HND courses are open to all qualified students, irrespective of religion or tribe and the polytechnic they got their National Diploma (ND).

     As part of efforts to support Redeem family members, Redeem pastors’ children and indigent students in the college are granted some forms of scholarship.

     On the secret of the successes so far recorded, the Rector recalled: “The College is a child of prophesy by Pastor Adeboye. He had the vision long ago, but we are running with the vision today.  We are working as one strong family. During the accreditation, our spiritual mother Pastor Mrs. Adeboye was on ground supporting us with prayers.”

     RECTEM, which was founded in September 2018, has as philosophy to attain the ultimate height in providing middle level technical and vocational training of the highest standard in order to create a pool of highly trained technicians and technologists that will support the nation’s engineering infrastructural development.