The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo State, Dr. Taofeek Abdul-Hameed, joined the nation in celebrating this year’s International Workers’ Day (Labour Day), reaffirming the institution’s commitment to staff welfare.
In a statement released by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sunday Adepoju, the Rector expressed deep appreciation for the staff’s dedication, noting that their contributions have been essential to the Polytechnic’s success.
“As we mark this year’s Workers’ Day, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to every member of our Polytechnic community. Today, we celebrate your hard work, resilience, and unwavering commitment to sustaining the standards of our institution. You are the backbone of our daily operations, and I am immensely proud of your contributions,” Abdul-Hameed stated.
The Rector also lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the ongoing progress under his “Renewed Hope Agenda,” highlighting the significant improvements across various sectors, including education.
“The education sector, like many other areas of our economy, has seen remarkable progress through government policies under President Tinubu’s administration. These developments are contributing to the growth of our institutions and the nation as a whole,” he added.
The don further emphasised that workers play a crucial role in the operation of any nation or government institution, describing them as “the oil that lubricates the smooth running of the system.”
Regarding staff welfare, Dr. Abdul-Hameed assured that the Polytechnic’s management is committed to providing better welfare packages, as well as comprehensive training and retraining programmes aimed at enhancing staff knowledge and experience.
“May Day is a time to honor the invaluable contributions of workers in all sectors. Today, let us reflect on how far we’ve come and renew our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and continuous development,” the Rector remarked.
He also urged the staff to stay focused and committed to their roles, recognising their importance as key stakeholders in the Polytechnic’s growth.
“The success of our Polytechnic would not have been possible without the contributions of our dedicated staff. On behalf of the Governing Council Chairman, Hon. Yakubu Dati, the Council members, Principal Officers, Management, and students, I celebrate our workers on this significant occasion,” Dr. Abdul-Hameed said.
The Rector congratulated President Tinubu and other stakeholders, including the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa; Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad; Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education, Prof. Idris Bugaje; Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Arc. Sonny Echono; and the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, for their unflinching support under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“I commend your collective efforts towards ensuring a brighter future for the education sector in Nigeria,” he concluded.
