Olabode Adaramola
Representative of the Vice Chancellor of the University and the university’s Director of Affiliation and Linkages, Professor Johnson Olusegun Oyero disclosed this during the matriculation ceremony held in the polytechnic’s Twin Theatre recently.
Oyero admonished the new students to avoid people of questionable characters that may distract them from attending to their academic works, throughout their stay on campus.
He further advised the students not to involve themselves in examination misconduct and other acts that could constitute threats to the relative peace in the polytechnic community.
In his remarks, the Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Abubakar Abdul Dzukogi who was represented at the occasion by the Deputy Rector, Administration, Dr Sani Man-Yahaya assured the students of a conducive teaching and learning atmosphere.
Meanwhile, the Polytechnic’s Director of Affiliation, Dr. Ndako Yahaya acknowledged the gains so far recorded by the programme, while applauding the Rector for his continuous commitment to the success of the programme.
He noted that challenges not withstanding, the polytechnic still boasts of more students than other schools affiliated to the university.
Some of the students who were matriculated expressed gratitude to the Abubakar Dzukogi -led administration which initiated the degree programme and for providing a conducive environment it’s smooth running.
One of the students, Aisha Abubakar from Quantity Surveying Department commended management for the smooth running of the programme and advised her fellow students to adhere strictly to rules and regulations governing the programme and the polytechnic.
Another student from Building Technology Department, Owolabi James Adebayo said the Directorate of University Affiliation was doing its best to ensure that the programme succeeded.
