The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman has congratulated the Chairman and members of the newly inaugurated 10th Governing Council of the institution.
He described the Council which was inaugurated on Thursday as a remarkable choice by the Visitor to the institution, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
He further described the appointment as a demonstration of the Governor’s commitment to strengthening higher education in the State.
Members of 10th Council specifically congratulated by the Rector are: Barr. Sani Shaibu, Chairman; Dr. Emmanuel Abanida, member; Dr. Muhammed Salihu, member and Mr. Rufai Malik Adeiza, member.
Other members are. Mr. Emmanuel Ileanwa Ocheni and Mr. Obanewo Titus Femi.
In a statement signed by Uredo Omale, Director, Public Relations and Protocol, the Rector expressed the confidence that the Council would work hard to add value to the institution in collaboration with the Management team.
Prof. Usman, appreciated Governor Ododo for the quality of men appointed, describing it as timely and strategic.
He further noted that the Governor has carefully selected personalities that possess the competence and integrity to steer the affairs of the institution.
He described the Council Chairman, Barr. Sanni Shaibu, as not just a friend but also a brother, stressing that the Governor’s wise choice is an assurance that the Polytechnic would “fly higher.”
He added that Kogi State Polytechnic had grown into a cosmopolitan citadel of learning where every state of the federation is represented through students admission.
He expressed the determination of the administration to continue to uphold standards, discipline and quality assurance.
The Rector prayed for a successful tenure for the Governing Council, and reaffirmed the Institution’s commitment to working harmoniously with it in the collective drive to sustain academic excellence.
