PolyIbadan Rector, Prof. Adebiyi Extols Gov. Makinde's Virtues, Appreciates Unending Support

Kehinde Ayanboade, 

Ibadan. 

The Polytechnic, Ibadan Rector, Prof. Kazeem Adebiyi has lauded the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde for his unending support towards elevating technological innovation in the institution. 

The Rector made his claim while delivering his welcome address at the welcome ceremony of the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE) Accreditation Team who came to accredit Thirty Five (35) programmes of the institution.

Prof. Adebiyi in his remarks appreciate Governor Makinde, noting that he has always listen to the complaints of the institution and has approved many projects to help enhance quality education delivery in the institution.

"With the support of our dear Governor, we have been developing our infrastructure and programme facilities. we have put in place 2 storey buildings of 300 capacity lecture theatres. We have 300 capacity lecture Theatre courtesy of TETFUND. Through our IGR, we have constructed a 200 - seater theatre.

"Sponsors like Nigerian institutes of National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria (NICON) donated a building, Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN) also constructed a 200 capacity lecture hall regarded as Banker's Hall. 

"We have ongoing projects, that includes a Multi Purposed lecture Theatre, A 72 - Lecturer Office Complex. A 500 lecture capacity Theatre is going on by our Alumni. The Banking and Finance, and Accountancy alumni associations are also constructing a Department library." 

He noted that the Accreditation exercise should have been done about two (2) years ago but couldn't hold due to some hindrances adding that the last accreditation was done in January 2020 for 13 programmes of the institution of which all programmes were accredited. 

While lauding the team of the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE), The Rector claimed that recommendations from the NBTE Accreditation exercise has since serve as a drive for the institution to increase in infrastructural development. 

"We are improving in infrastructural development based on your recommendations. All departments were provided with equipments. We believe Accreditation is a continuous exercise. 

" Accreditation exercise has given us the opportunity for growth, and we are growing day by day."