By Olugbenga Adesemowo
The new Rector of the Polytechnic Iresi, Dr. Azeez Olakunle Adewoyin officially assumed office on Wednesday October 3, 2024.
Dr Adewoyin appointment was announced as the Fifth substantive rector after the tenure of the former rector of the institution, Dr. Kamorudeen Kadiri has elapsed.
The Rector who assumed office amidst jubilation and encomium from both the members of staff and the students which commenced with prayers to usher in the rector and commit him into the hands of God.
While addressing the mammoth crowd at the event, the rector, Dr Azeez Olakunle Adewoyin appreciate the Board of Trustees of the institution led by chief Oluomo Oludaisi Aina and the Council members led by Dr Kayode Olagunju for their passion to develop Iresi community and improve the standard of education in Nigeria.
He noted that it was a devine grace for him to be appointed as the Rector of the institution among his contemporaries contested for the number one seat of the Polytechnic. He further said that the interview that brought him to the office as the Rector was done without any bias or interference from the two bodies in charge of the institution.
According to him “I don’t know anybody, I saw the advertisement online and I applied without knowing anybody from the institution.”
Dr Adewoyin however, reiterated his commitment to ensure job security and welfare of staff members while urging them to be committed to their duties to achieve collective goal of the institution.
Speaking at the event, the Registrar Mr. Samuel Olakunle Ojo promised to work with the rector to achieve the goal and increase the admission drive to the school while upholding the standard and quality education and training for the students.
Also in attendance were the new Director of works; Bursar, Deacon John Adejumo; Dean, members of staff and students grace the occasion.
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