Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti Matriculates Over 7,000 Students, Rector Issues Stern Warning on Indiscipline

More than 7,000 newly admitted students have been formally matriculated into The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti for the 2025/2026 academic session, as the institution’s Rector, Engr. Dr. Temitope Alake, charged them to remain disciplined and embrace skill-based education.

The matriculation ceremony, held on Friday at the Atiku Abubakar Conference Hall, marked the official commencement of academic activities for the fresh students across the institution’s National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes.

Addressing the students, the Rector described the occasion as a defining moment in their academic journey, urging them to uphold the values and standards of the polytechnic.

According to him, matriculation goes beyond a formal event and represents a commitment to academic excellence, discipline, and moral responsibility.

Dr. Alake also reaffirmed the institution’s standing as one of Nigeria’s foremost centres for technological and vocational education, noting that all programmes offered by the school remain fully accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

Speaking with journalists shortly after the ceremony, the Rector disclosed that the school admitted about 7,000 students, describing the figure as moderate when compared with the institution’s admission capacity.

He explained that the polytechnic still has the infrastructure and human resources to admit more qualified candidates into its ND and HND programmes.

The Rector further highlighted the importance of technical and vocational skills, stressing that modern education must go beyond certificates to practical competence.

He noted that the institution is among the selected federal polytechnics approved by the government to run skill acquisition and entrepreneurship programmes, designed to prepare students for self-reliance and employment opportunities after graduation.

In a stern warning, Dr. Alake cautioned the newly admitted students against cultism, examination malpractice, internet fraud, violence, and other forms of misconduct.

He reiterated the school’s zero-tolerance policy on indiscipline, warning that any student found engaging in anti-social activities would face strict sanctions.

The Rector also advised the students to remain focused throughout their stay on campus, noting that many students begin strongly but later lose concentration, which negatively affects their academic performance.

He urged them to take both the practical and theoretical aspects of their studies seriously, emphasizing that success in the polytechnic system demands consistency, commitment, and clear purpose.

The ceremony was attended by principal officers, academic staff, parents, and well-wishers who gathered to witness the formal admission of the new students into the institution.