Education
Photos: Federal Poly Ayede matriculates pioneer students
The Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, on Friday, matriculated 211 pioneer students admitted for the 2022/2023 academic session, promising to produce employable graduates and job creators.
The Polytechnic was established by the Federal Government in 2021 along five others.
Students were admitted into the Schools of Science and Technology as well as Engineering Technology. The epoch-making event had in attendance the permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr. Andrew Adejo, represented by Mallam Bala Adamu of the Department of Polytechnics and Allied Institutions; Aresa Pupa of Iresa-Pupa, Oba Moses Olayiwola Ajiboye III.
Others include: the Rector of Federal Polytechnic Offa, Dr. Kamoru Kadiri; the Provost of Federal College of Education, Iwo, Prof. Rafiu Adebayo; many principal officers of institutions and eminent personalities.
Speaking at the maiden matriculation ceremony held at the Polytechnic’s Iresa-Pupa temporary site in Surulere local government area of Oyo State, the Rector, Dr. Taofeek Abdul-hameed, noted that since the establishment of the institution along five others, its management has been tirelessly working to make it a cynosure of academic excellence and entrepreneurship training.
He added that the Polytechnic is envisioned to be a world-class institution for innovative and technical education reputed for adding values to human developments through enterprising and innovative graduates, assuring the students of experiencing innovation and enterprise with a difference in this era of entrepreneurship and self-reliance campaign.
“Let me add that there are a lot in the pipeline and very soon, you all will see that our main business is to produce employable graduates and job creators.”
The Rector, who admitted that the journey has been so tough, challenging, and daunting, however, maintained that the management remained resolute in its approaches toward excellence.
“It is with a sense of humility that I say that of all the Polytechnics established together with ours, none has reached the level we are today. The glory of this, however, is ascribed to God Almighty who has, in His infinite mercies, piloted the affairs of the Polytechnic thus far. In November last year, we invited the NBTE for Resource Inspection and presentation of thirteen (13) National Diploma programmes. We aimed high and this has better positioned us for subsequent exercises, and we are trusting God that more programmes will be approved for us.
“The NBTE approved four National Diploma programmes in Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Science Laboratory Technology, and Statistics for us in two of our schools: Engineering Technology as well as Science and Technology. We are matriculating, today, a total of 211 students. I, therefore, want to sincerely appreciate the NBTE and the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for their tremendous role in ensuring that students were promptly admitted. The feast has also been a collective effort of the pioneer Governing Council of the Polytechnic, Management, Academic Board, and the staff generally,” he said.
Enumerating the successes made so far, including the human development and capacity building of the staff, ongoing infrastructure development both at the Polytechnic’s Ayede permanent and Iresa-Pupa temporary sites in Ogo-Oluwa and Surulere local government areas of Oyo state respectively, Dr. Abdul-hameed lauded the kind-hearted corporate organisations, individuals and Ogbomoso groups for their efforts towards the development of the institution.
While appealing to the Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, members of the public and philanthropists to support the ongoing developmental efforts of the management, the Rector, however urged the students to avoid social vices such as cultism, examination malpractices, hooliganism, indecent dressing, drug abuse and sexual abuse, as the Polytechnic frowned against immorality and unruly behaviours.
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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