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EDUCATION: NCC trains Oyo federal poly staff on advanced digital appreciation programme
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), through its subsidiary, International Center for Information and Communication Technology, Digital Bridge Institute, has concluded a five-day training workshop for no fewer than one hundred staff of Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo state, on Advanced Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI).
Advanced Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI), is a special training programme sponsored by the NCC, for Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, to enhance the skill and knowledge of the staff in the area of Information and Communication Technology.
The training had in attendance, the Institution’s Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, Mr. Akin Odesola, Bursar, Alhaja Rasheedat Titilola Oladepo, Polytechnic Librarian, Dr. Samuel Oke Ogunniyi, Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments and Units as trainees.
Declaring open the training, held at the Institution’s Oke-Owode ICT Center, Ogbomoso, the Rector, Engr (Dr.) Taofeek Abdul-Hameed, who was represented by the Polytechnic Librarian, Dr. Samuel Oke Ogunniyi, lauded the NCC and DBI for remembering the new Institution, urging the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the knowledge acquired to impact the students and the system.
The Rector specifically thanked the Chairman, Board of Commissioners, NCC, Prof. Adeolu Akande for facilitating such a life-impacting programme for the institution.
“On behalf of the Governing Council Chairman of our dear Polytechnic, Prof. Dakas C. J. Dakas (SAN) and other members of the Council; my Rector, Engr Dr. T. A Abdul-Hameed, and other Principal Officers, I want to welcome everybody to the maiden training of the Institute. I thank Almighty God for giving us the privilege to be here this morning. I would like to thank the Committee of Deans for organising this programme.
“I thank Prof. Adeolu Akande, the NCC Chairman and the President of DBI, Prof. Muhammed Ajiya.
“The participants have to participate maximally in this training because it will assist us, even, in this digital era”, he said.
Also commenting, the team leader for the training, Mr. Chukwuemeka Ejiofor, harped on the importance of the training, noting that the training would go a long way in helping the staff.
Appreciating the Rector for the warm reception, Ejiofor said, “I bring greetings from the Chairman of the NCC, Prof. Adeolu Akande; the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. U.G. Danbatta, and the President of DBI, Prof. (Engr) Mohammed Ajiya.
“Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) is the training arm of the NCC. It was established in 2004 to bridge the digital divide through capacity building.
“The programme, called Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions, is of two parts: IOPT (Internet and Office Productivity Tools) and Data Analysis using SPSS. But for this seminar, we would be doing only IOPT, which has 5 modules including Introduction to Computer Systems, Cyber Security, Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint, & Internet, and maybe subsequently we would come back with more of it and Data Analysis.
“This seminar will run for 5 days and during this period, we would love to solicit your support and cooperation to make the training a success. Attendance will be mandatory and required for a certificate of at least 4/5 attendance, and anyone who fails to meet will be denied the certificate.
“Finally, we have capable and able resource persons who would facilitate the courses. They are Mr. Tobi Durojaiye and Mr. Chidiebere Nwoye. I trust them to do a great job”, he assured.
The Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo State, has announced that its 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony will take place on Thursday, 27th March 2025.
In a statement signed by the institution’s Protocols and Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday Adepoju, on behalf of the Rector, Engr. Dr Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed, the event is scheduled to hold at the polytechnic’s temporary site in Iresa-Pupa, Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State.
According to the statement, the academic procession will commence at 9:00 a.m., followed by the main ceremony at 10:00 a.m.
Established in 2021 under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Federal Polytechnic Ayede admitted its pioneer students in the 2022/2023 academic session. Initially, the institution commenced with four departments: Science Laboratory Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Science, and Statistics.
By the 2023/2024 academic session, the institution expanded its academic offerings with eight additional National Diploma (ND) programmes, increasing the total to 12. The newly introduced courses include Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Agricultural Technology, Science Laboratory Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Tourism Management Technology, Estate Management and Valuation, Urban and Regional Planning, Accountancy, Business Administration and Management, and Public Administration.
These 12 ND programmes are structured under five academic schools, School of Agricultural Technology,School of Science and Technology, School of Engineering Technology, School of Environmental Technology and School of Management Sciences.
The institution also announced that the orientation programme for fresh students commenced on Tuesday, 25th March, and will continue on Wednesday, 26th March, at the Iresa-Pupa temporary site. The programme will feature addresses from distinguished scholars and professionals, providing guidance to the new students on academic and campus life.
Since its inception, Federal Polytechnic Ayede has recorded remarkable strides in academic excellence, infrastructural development, training and re-training, as well as sports and extracurricular activities.
The management of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, has scheduled the 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony for Thursday, March 27, 2025.
According to a statement by the University Registrar, Mrs. Olubunmi Siju’ Asunmo, the event will commence at 10:00 a.m. at the University Board of Trustees (BOT) Large Lecture Theatre and will be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan.
The matriculation lecture will be delivered by Prof. Olatunde O. Fawole, a former Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and former Chairman of the Committee of Provosts and Deans at LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.
The university has urged all stakeholders, including Senate members, management staff, deans, directors, heads of departments, service divisions, faculty officers, and students’ representatives, to be seated by 9:30 a.m. prompt for a smooth event.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the sale of the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) forms will commence on Wednesday, March 12.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Monday. He emphasized that the registration process is essential for individuals with degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates seeking admission into their preferred universities.
“The initiation of the DE sales follows the successful conclusion of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application sales, which ended on Saturday, March 8, 2025,” the statement read.
According to JAMB, a total of 2,030,627 candidates registered for the 2025 UTME, with 200,115 participating in the Mock-UTME and 630 in the trial mock examination.
The board warned prospective Direct Entry applicants to ensure they meet all entry requirements, as any false declaration of qualifications would attract serious penalties.
“A special committee will verify all submitted advanced-level qualifications, and any fraudulent results will lead to prosecution. Additionally, institutions are encouraged to directly verify certificates before considering admissions,” the board stated.
JAMB also clarified that registration for the Direct Entry process can only be done at designated JAMB Professional Registration Centres (PRCs).
As the registration date approaches, candidates are advised to adhere to all guidelines and ensure that their credentials are properly verified to avoid disqualification.
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