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KOGI POLY OFFICIALLY HANDS OVER OSARA CAMPUS TO CUSTECH

The Management of Kogi State Polytechnic has officially handed over the Osara Campus of the Polytechnic to Kogi State Government, for the smooth take off of the Confluence University of Science and Technology.

The Acting Rector of Polytechnic, Dr Salisu Ogbo Usman, while handing over the campus on Monday 16th October, 2020, said the moment was a historic one for him in all ramifications, considering that he was privileged to be involved in a ceremony marking the elevation of a campus he went through as an IJMB student in 1995/96.

He stressed that being the first alumnus of the Polytechnic to be appointed as Rector, he was very proud that the very campus that was a huge part of his academic journey was undergoing a tremendous academic transformation in his time at helm of affairs of the institution.

He therefore appreciated His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State Alhaji Yahaya Adoza for granting him the privilege to be part of the historic moment and success story.

He also expressed his goodwill and support for the smooth take off and growth of the new university.

The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Honorable Wemi Jones, who received the campus on behalf of the State Government, counted it a big privilege to receive the Osara campus from the Polytechnic for the take off of the Conference University of Science and Technology.

He therefore commended His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, for his commitment to the growth of Education in the State.

The Commissioner also commended the Polytechnic for the quick response and the detailed report that was submitted within a very short period.

In his Vote of thanks, the Chairman of the Committee on the smooth handing over of the Campus and Deputy Rector of the institution, Dr. Kehinde Felix Lamidi, appreciated His Excellency and the Honorable Commissioner for their efforts at raising the standard of Education in Kogi State.

He reiterated the support of the Management under the leadership of Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman to the success story of CUSTECH.

In view of the development, the Honourable Commissioner of Education assured members of Staff and students of the School of Preliminary Studies (SPS) who hitherto used the facilities at Osara, of their relocation to a more convenient location soon.

The ceremony had in attendance, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Pastor Emmanuel Idenyi, the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic, Committee members from both the Ministry of Education Science and Technology and the Kogi State Polytechnic.

Compiled By:

Uredo Omale (Mrs.)

Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit.

Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.