Education
Ibadan poly embarks on construction of 72- room office complex for N458m
The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo state, has embarked on the construction of a 72- room office complex project for its lecturers within the campus of the institution at the cost of N458 million.
Speaking at the foundation laying ceremony on Monday, the Rector of the institution, Prof. Kazeem Adebiyi, described the project as one which marks a new dawn for all staff, adding that it would solve the office accommodation problem in the institution.
The office complex, named after Governor Seyi Makinde, according to the Rector, is part of the requirements for accreditation, adding that “for accreditation you need to have adequate offices for members of staff, that’s why we conceive the vision to have this project.”
“The project that we are turning the sod today is titled Engr. Seyi Makinde Academic Office Complex . The project has provision for standard 72 offices for chief lecturer status of academic staff. The project is one of the provisions by the institution to solve the problem of offices for the lecturers and this is part of requirements for accreditation, because for accreditation you need to have adequate offices for members of staff.
“When the idea was conceived, we approach the government and the government of Engr. Seyi Makinde supported our vision and provided adequate support for us in terms of funding the project”, he said.
The brief ceremony, which was held beside the Faculty of Environmental Studies signaled the commencement of work with 36 weeks as expected completion period.
“The projected cost of the project for now is about N458 million. It is a big project. Based on the contractor, the completion period is 36 weeks, that’s about 9 months”, Adebiyi explained.
While commending the state government for supporting the vision, the Rector, however, assured of the institution’s readiness to carefully monitor the contractor to ensuring due compliance with contract specification and in record time.
Also commenting, the Governing Council Chairman of the institution, Prof. Kunle Akinyemi, who identified office accommodation as one of the major problems of the institution, described the project as one of the council’s remarkable achievements.
Akinyemi declared that the welfare of staff would be the council’s top priority, noting that the project would go a long way, in motivating and driving development process in the institution.
“This star – studded governing council – this is one of the remarkable achievements for us. Taking care of staff and their office accommodation is also very important and symbolic. How can staff be managing and squatting with one another. With the provision of this kind of office complex, staff would be free to man their affairs in their offices “, he said.
The scholar, thereafter, urged government at all levels to allocate reasonable per cent of the budget to education, in order to increase the pace of development in the country.
“Because if more money is allocated they will be able to provide the resources for learning and the environment for learning will be conducive for students to learn and develop to the best potential”, Professor Akinyemi submitted.
Earlier in his remarks, the state’s commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barr. Abiodun Abdul-Rahman lauded the governor for identifying with the institution, stressing that the initiative will not only add values to the citadel of learning, but also targeted at providing succor to its staff.
The commissioner, represented by the Deputy Director, Higher Education, Mrs. Adeola Ademuyiwa , noted that the multimillionaire project was the beginning of greater things in the institution.
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.
The Federal Government has officially adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, as a Federal University of Education. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the transition on Friday, expressing gratitude to the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to take over one of the state’s most valued educational institutions.
The announcement was contained in a statement released by the Presidency on Sunday, highlighting the significance of TASUED’s transition and its alignment with national educational priorities.
“It is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honour Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who pioneered the revolutionary free education programme in Western Nigeria, and Dr Tai Solarin, who dedicated his life to educating our children and instilling patriotic and leadership values at Mayflower School in Ikenne,” President Tinubu was quoted as saying.
The President further acknowledged the Awujale of Ijebuland’s instrumental role in preventing TASUED’s closure in 2012, just seven years after its establishment. He described the transition as a strategic move aimed at strengthening teacher education and improving instructional quality nationwide.
“With a well-developed infrastructure and academic programme, the transition requires minimal federal investment,” the statement noted.
TASUED, established in 2005 by the Ogun State Government, holds the distinction of being Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was named in honour of Dr Tai Solarin, a renowned educationist and social reformer. The institution’s conversion into a federal university marks a historic milestone as the first federal tertiary institution in Ogun East Senatorial District, which includes Ijebu and Remo areas.
With this development, TASUED joins Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, and Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, as Nigeria’s three federally owned universities dedicated to teacher education. The takeover underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding access to quality education and strengthening the foundation of Nigeria’s teaching workforce.
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