Education
OYSCATECH gets first female deputy rector as council ratifies appointment
The Governing Council at its meeting held last Friday, ratified the appointment of a new Deputy Rector for Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora.
The new Deputy Rector is the first female deputy rector in the history of the institution.
She is Dr. Taiwo Adekemi Akinyemi of Home and Rural Economics Department, Faculty of Agricultural Extension and Home and Rural Economics.
Dr. Akinyemi was elected by the Board of Studies on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, following the retirement of the former Deputy Rector from active service.
Dr. Akinyemi was born in Ibadan North Local Government area of Oyo State about 57 years ago.
She attended Ebenezer African Primary School, Ekotedo, Ibadan between 1972 and 1978 for her Primary School Leaving Certificate.
Taiwo Akinyemi had her secondary education at Isabatudeen Girls Grammar School, Ibadan between 1978 and 1983 where she obtained West African School Certificate.
Dr. Akinyemi proceeded to Divisional Teacher’s College, Ipetumodu in 1983 and Oyo State College of Education, Ilesa between 1985 and 1988 where she obtained Grade II Teacher’s Certificate and National Certificate of Education respectively.
Dr. Taiwo Akinyemi is an alumnus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where she obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics in 1996.
She was awarded a Federal Government Scholarship on Teacher Training Programme (TTP) between 2001 and 2003 to pursue a Masters Degree Programme also at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where she bagged Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Home Economics in 2005.
In her quest to further advance knowledge, Taiwo Akinyemi returned to the University of Nigeria Nsukka and obtained Doctor of Philosophy in Home Economics in 2016.
Her working experience spans through primary, secondary and tertiary education.
Dr. Akinyemi served the Oyo State Primary School Management Board as a class teacher at A.D.C. Primary School Apomu between 1988 and 1991 and Community Primary School Ogbere, Ibadan from 1991 to 1992.
She equally worked with the Oyo State Teaching Service, as a class teacher at Queen of Apostle Secondary School, Oluyoro between 1992 to 2002 and Army Barrack Grammar School, Iwo Road, Ibadan between 2002 to 2009.
Dr. Akinyemi has served as Part-Time Lecturer in Home Economics Courses at the Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo between 2000 to 2007, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti and Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo Centre.
The Deputy Rector joined the services of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, as Lecturer II and she was appointed as Coordinator, Home and Rural Economics Department in 2009. The position she occupied till 2011. In 2011, she was promoted to the position of Lecturer I, which gave her the opportunity to become the acting Head of Department, Home and Rural Economics and the Sub-Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Extension, Home and Rural Economics in 2013.
In 2014 she was appointed as Senior Lecturer and Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Extension, Home and Rural Economics, the position she held till 2017.
She later rose to the position of a Principal Lecturer and in October, 2020, she was promoted to the postion of a Chief Lecturer.
Dr Akinyemi served in various capacities in the College and has contributed significantly to the development of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora.
Dr. Akinyemi was member, College Welfare Committee, Member, College Commissioning Committee between 2009-2011.
Also, she was Member, College Canteen Committee between 2009 and 2012, Member, Accreditation and Resource Inspection Committee 2011 – 2012 and Member, Laboratory Equipment Committee 2011-2012 .
The hard working Taiwo Akinyemi served as Member, OYSCATECH Resource Inspection Committee for the visitation of the National Board for Technical Education in January, 2015.
Dr. Akinyemi at different capacities served as Member, Board of Studies, Member, Promotion and Appointment Committee from 2011 till date, Member, Faculty Board, 2013 till date and Member, Internally Generated Revenue and Allocation Committee.
The new Deputy Rector as a go-getter, chaired so many committee, some of which include ; Chairman, Faculty Board, 2014 to 2017, Chairman, Committee of Deans 2016 and 2017.
She equally served as Director, Academic Planning Unit in 2017, the position she held before taking another appointment as Director, OYSCATECH Global Consult. The position she held for two years.
The Deputy Rector is up to date in her chosen career, as she belongs to the following professional bodies; Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria, Home Economics Teachers Association of Nigeria, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, Hospitality and Tourism Management Association and National Association of Teachers of Technology.
Outside the shore of the Polytechnic, Dr. Akinyemi served as Assistant Examiner in Home Management, West African Examination Council (WAEC) since 1998 and National Examination Council (NECO) since 2000 respectively.
She also served as a Proctor, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) since 2017 and as Board Member, Biokin Farms and Agro Allied Services, 2010 till date.
During her Post graduate Studies, Dr. Taiwo Akinyemi was the Assistant Secretary General, Post Graduate Hall of University of Nigeria, Nsukka between 2003 to 2008.
Dr. Akinyemi remains the Vice President, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Alumni Association (Ibadan Branch) till date and Women President, Flame Gospel Ministry Anifalaje, Akobo from 2001 till date.
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The new Deputy Rector is a Member, Ibadan Descendant Union, Igboora Branch.
Dr. Akinyemi is a regular Public speaker and Guest Lecturer at different forum.
Dr. Akinyemi had participated in several Conferences and Seminars.
She has supervised over forty students’ projects, while she has several books and journal articles published to her credit.
The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede (FEDPA), Oyo State, Dr. Taofeek Abdul-Hameed, has been honoured with the Leadership Excellence and Education Icon Award in recognition of his contributions to the education sector and national development.
The award was presented by Bollyjoe Media Communications Ltd, a media and communications firm based in Abuja, the nation’s capital on Wednesday.
Presenting the award, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Joseph Uzuakpundu Bollyjoe, said Abdul-Hameed was recognised for his selfless service and transformative leadership within Nigeria’s polytechnic education system.
He noted that under the Rector’s stewardship, the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, had witnessed strategic reforms aimed at strengthening academic standards and promoting institutional stability.
According to him, the Rector’s policies have repositioned the institution for sustainable growth and aligned its technical education programmes with global best practices.
Since assuming office, the Rector has prioritised infrastructural development, administrative discipline and innovation-driven governance, earning commendations from stakeholders.
Reacting to the honour, Abdul-Hameed, described the award as a motivation to further deepen reforms and consolidate on existing achievements.
“This recognition is not just personal; it reflects the dedication of our management, staff and students who share the vision of building a globally competitive institution,” the Rector said.
He added that the polytechnic would remain committed to excellence, integrity and continuous development in line with national educational aspirations.
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday described the Federal Polytechnic Ayede as the best-performing among federal polytechnics established in 2021, commending its infrastructural expansion and academic stability as the institution graduated 325 students at its maiden convocation ceremony.
Tinubu, who is the Visitor to the institution, was represented by the Director, Polytechnics and Allied Institutions, Dr. Usman Ejeh. He said the polytechnic’s achievements within five years were “remarkable and strategic,” adding that its growth aligns with the Federal Government’s reform agenda for technical and vocational education.
“The Federal Polytechnic Ayede has distinguished itself among its peers established in 2021. Its commitment to infrastructure, skills acquisition, and academic stability clearly positions it as a model institution,” he said.
The President noted that his administration had introduced key reforms, including the students’ loan scheme under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, curriculum modernisation, infrastructural renewal, and digital skills expansion to reposition the education sector.
“We are determined to build institutions that will produce innovators, entrepreneurs, and solution providers for our economy,” he added, urging the management to consolidate on existing gains.
Earlier, the Rector, Dr. Taofeek Abdul-Hameed, described the combined convocation for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions as a defining milestone in the institution’s history.
“We gather here today to officially present to the world the first set of graduates produced by the Federal Polytechnic Ayede. This indeed calls for celebration,” he said.
The rector expressed appreciation to Tinubu for policies aimed at strengthening technical education and acknowledged the support of regulatory and funding agencies, including the National Board for Technical Education and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, for accreditation and infrastructural interventions that accelerated the institution’s development.
He disclosed that 138 students graduated in the 2023/2024 session and 187 in the 2024/2025 session, bringing the total number of graduands to 325.
According to him, Miss Taiwo Ibukunoluwa Arinola of Science Laboratory Technology and Mr. Olapese Quadri Ayofe of Agricultural Technology emerged as the overall best graduating students for their respective sessions with a cumulative grade point average of 3.96.
Beyond the award of National Diploma certificates, Abdul-Hameed said each graduand obtained at least two additional vocational certifications through the Centre for Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development.
“Our graduates are not just job seekers but employers of labour. We have deliberately equipped them with relevant entrepreneurial and technical competencies,” he said, adding that 68 major projects had been executed across the temporary and permanent sites through TETFund interventions, Federal Government appropriations, and donor support.
The projects, he said, include a main administrative building, ICT centre, health centre, engineering workshops, and improved power infrastructure, while the institution also recorded over 64 research projects and nine TETFund-supported fabrication innovations. He also reaffirmed the polytechnic’s resolve to relocate fully to its permanent site in Ayede, Ogo-Oluwa Local Government Area, and appealed for improved access roads and hostel accommodation.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Governing Council, Hon. Yakubu Dati, described the ceremony as a celebration of vision and collective commitment, urging government, corporate organisations, and well-meaning Nigerians to support the institution with critical infrastructure, particularly road networks and student hostels, through direct intervention or Public-Private Partnership arrangements. He commended the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, and the host community for sustaining a peaceful environment, and appreciated the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, who was also the guest lecturer, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, for supporting the construction of an access road to the institution.
Fellowship awards were conferred on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Dr Zacch Adedeji; and Dr Abubakar Isa.
The event attracted traditional rulers, including the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye; the Timi of Ede, Oba Adesola Munirudeen Lawal; and the Aresa of Iresapupa, Oba Moses Olayiwola Ajiboye, as well as Senators Ayo Adeseun, Abdulfatai Buhari, prominent Ogbomoso leaders, rectors of sister polytechnics, scholars, and other dignitaries.
Education
Oyo: Speaker Abbas, NRS Chair, Adedeji to Attend Ayede Polytechnic’s Maiden Convocation as 325 Set to Graduate
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas, and the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, will on Thursday grace the maiden combined convocation ceremony of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, where no fewer than 325 students will be awarded National Diploma certificates.
The Pioneer Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Taofeek Abdul-Hameed, disclosed this on Monday during a pre-convocation press conference at the institution’s Permanent Site in Ayede, describing the event as “a defining milestone” in the history of the young federal institution.
“This is the first convocation of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, since its establishment on January 19, 2021, and it marks our transition from take-off to consolidation,” the Rector said.
Abdul-Hameed said the speaker would chair the convocation lecture, while the NRS boss, Adedeji would deliver the lecture titled, ‘The Role of Technology in Implementing Nigeria’s New Tax Laws: Challenges and Prospects’, noting that the calibre of invited dignitaries reflected the institution’s rising national profile.
“The presence of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service underscores the growing relevance of the Polytechnic in national development discourse,” he said.
According to the Rector, the combined convocation covers the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions and will span six days, featuring a novelty football match, convocation lecture, award of National Diploma certificates, and the conferment of fellowship honours.
He disclosed that 138 students completed their programmes in the 2023/2024 academic session, while 187 students graduated in the 2024/2025 session, bringing the total number of graduands to 325.
On academic expansion, Abdul-Hameed said the Polytechnic commenced academic activities in 2023 with four National Diploma programmes but has grown to run 13 fully accredited ND programmes across five schools.
“We currently operate across the Schools of Engineering, Environmental Technology, Management Sciences, Science and Technology, and Agricultural Technology, all with full NBTE accreditation,” he stated.
The Rector attributed the institution’s rapid growth to sustained support from the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside interventions from the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Board for Technical Education, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund.
“These interventions have strengthened our capacity in programme accreditation, staff development, and infrastructure delivery,” he said.
Abdul-Hameed further revealed that the Polytechnic had executed 68 major infrastructural, ICT, and utility projects across its Permanent and Temporary campuses, adding that work was ongoing on the access road linking the Permanent Site from Idi-Araba.
“While we have made significant progress, we still require support in access roads, student hostels, power supply, water facilities, and digital infrastructure to sustain our growth,” the Rector appealed.
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