Federal Polytechnic Ayede: Barr Mubo Adelabu Presides over Inaugural Governing Board Meeting, Sets Agenda for Growth
Newly Appointed Chairman, Council members of Federal Polytechnic Ayede Hold Inaugural Governing Board Meeting
Tunde Adeyemo,
Ayede, August 14, 2024.
The Federal Polytechnic Ayede Ogbomosho-Oyo State, marked a pivotal moment in its development with the inaugural meeting of its new governing board and principal officers on Wednesday. Barr. Ademubowale Mercy Adelabu presided over the meeting held at the institution’s temporary site along the Ogbomoso-Iresa Pupa road.
Barr. Adelabu highlighted the significance of the gathering by underscoring President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s strong commitment to education, as reflected in the Renewed Hope Education Roadmap and its eight-point agenda. These initiatives aim to tackle pressing challenges in the education sector, including labor strikes, limited access to learning, and the overall competitiveness of educational systems. The overarching objectives are to rejuvenate the education sector, enhance skill development, boost enrollment, decrease the number of out-of-school children, and combat unemployment.
During the meeting, Barr. Adelabu called for collaboration and dedication among board members, principal officers, and stakeholders to foster an environment conducive to learning and progress. Key agenda items included discussions on student and staff welfare, the enrollment of new students, rapid infrastructural development, and the urgent completion of the institution’s permanent site to facilitate the full resumption of academic activities.
The meeting was attended by council members, including Alhaji Aminu Sokoto, Mrs. Monisola Tegbe, Alhaji Modu Gobar Minta, Chief Matthew Adesanya, and Mrs. Nwokorie Chinyere, who represented the Federal Ministry of Education. Other attendees included Rev. Okunade Abraham Akinola from the Ayede community, Engr. Dr. Taofeek Abdulhameed (Rector), Mr. Ojo Azeez and Dr. Akintunde Mutairu (Deputy Rectors), Alhaja Titilayo Rasheedat (Bursar), and Akin Odesola (Registrar), among others.
In a proactive effort to garner support for the institution, board members conducted courtesy visits to influential figures, including Chief Sunday Dare, former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Distinguished Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, and former Senator Chief Ayoade Adeseun. They also met with prominent traditional leaders, such as His Imperial Majesty Ọba Ghandi Afolabi Laoye Orumogẹ̀gẹ̀ III, Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Royal Majesty Ọba Sunday Oladapo Lagbami Osekun III, Onpetu of Ijeruland, and His Royal Majesty Ọba Moses Olayiwola Ajiboye III, Arẹsa of Iresaapa Land, following discussions with the Ayede-in-Council and local community.
While concluding her speech, Barr. Adelabu concluded urged young individuals aiming for admissions into tertiary institutions to make the most of the current registration process available at the Federal Polytechnic Ayede.
