Deteline: Abeokuta, 18th December, 2024.
The Rector, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Architect Babatunde Koyejo Jolaoso has said that the institution under his leadership is open for business and ready for collaborations with businees- minded individuals, corporate organisations, investors both locally and internationally to contribute to the new lease of life that is currently enveloping the institution.
Dr. Jolaoso spoke in his office on Tuesday,the 17th of December, 2024, when the National Executive of Egba Comprehensive High School Old Students' Association, led by its National President,Chief Olufemi Popoola paid him a congratulatory visit to identify with him in his new role as the 10th substantive Rector and 1st Alumnus to be appointed as the Rector of the 45-year old Institution.
According to him, the most critical areas of need of the institution is in the aspect of investments such as construction of hostel facilities, land allocation for agricultural activities, medical screening facilities which would be done on build and operate basis.
He said:" Most critical areas we need is investment- driven in the area of hostel facilities. We have lands we can put up for Agriculture, farming,poultry, crop farming among others. We are available for collaborations . Also in the areas of Medical screening facilities to collaborate on build and operate basis. We are also ready to do business in the areas of block and furniture making among others. These are our request for a successful and sustainable development."
Dr Jolaoso while appreciating the delegation from his alma mater on the visit thanked them for identifying with him while,assuring that he would not take such support for granted.
" I'm equally proud of your being there for me. I won't take that for granted. I have listened and open my ears to all your admonitions and I pray Allah guide me to pilot this ship and let all the aspirations come into fruition. I want to however plead with you that you should not leave me in advice and prayers, so that together we can achieve and I will be able to make all of you proud as you wish."
Earlier, the National President of the Association, who incidentally is a member of the Arise 81 set, same set with the Rector,Chief Olufemi Popoola had while ex- raying the purpose of the visit said in line with the tradition of the Egba High School, Old Students' Association to identify with deserving old students who are making strides in any field of human endeavour, the team was in attendance not only to identify with him, but to show that they are very proud of his accomplishments and are standing solidly behind him, while wishing him success his new role.
"We represent our members both here in Nigeria and abroad as well as our students. We are here to say that we are proud of you, and your achievements. We see you as a thoroughbred and committed Architect who knows his onions. We want to thank God on your behalf and we are saying that we are with you in prayers and to support you in all ways. We are more than convinced that you have the Godly talent that can move this iconic institution forward. We also wish to express our appreciation for the support you've been rendering to the Old Students'Association as a body and to your set,Arise 81 set. As Chairman, ECHSOSA National Project implementation Committe, we value your role and we are more than elated to identify with you."
The Registrar of the Polytechnic, Mrs.Olubunmi Elewodalu while giving the vote of thanks,appreciated the ECHSOSA team for the visit, while saying that the institution look up to future collaborations and support from them.
The delegation also have in attendance, Elder, Venerable Dayo Fafunwa, 74 set, member BOT and a retired and Former Principal of the school, Elder Solanke,82 set,Mrs.Yomi Adeneye, 79, set, Retired Principal, Former Financial Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. Akinbile, 86 set, Principal Junor School, Builder Sunday Adesina, 2003 set, Secretary Project Committee, and Mr. Waheed Ogunjobi, National Publicity Secretary.
The team was received by the Management led by the Rector himself, Architect Jolaoso, the Deputy Rector, Dr. Mrs Yetunde Lanre- Iyanda, Mrs Olubunmi Elewodalu,Registrar, Mrs. Folasade Madariola, Bursar and the Polytechnic Librarian, Alhaja Basirat Akintunde among others.
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