The Rector, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, has rolled out 12-point agenda for the transformation of the institution within her five year single tenure.
The Federal Government recently approved the appointment of Dr. Awuzie to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the polytechnic.
Dr. Awuzie, a seasoned educationist and administrator with a proven track record of excellence, has many years of experience in teaching, research and leadership.
In her inaugural speech recently, she outlined her vision for the polytechnic, emphasising the need for innovation, entrepreneurship, and skills development.
She noted the need to introduce more new technological oriented programmes that would expose the students to skill acquisitions, being able to use their hands as much as their brains.
She has also laid the foundation for the digitalised security station at the extension site to combat incessant attacks on its facilities.
Explaining her strategic plans for the polytechnic, she said, “As we embark on this new chapter in the history of this citadel of learning, our administration is firmly committed to a transformative vision encapsulated in a 12-point agenda. This agenda will serve as a strategic roadmap for repositioning the institution as a hub of technological creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and global competitiveness.”
The Rector also pledged to strengthen the institution’s industry partnerships, improve infrastructure, and enhance the overall learning experience for students. She promised to strengthen the institution’s ties with sister institutions in matters of affiliation in order to improve academic excellence.
“We will work closely with industries, stakeholders to ensure that our curricula are relevant and aligned with industry needs,” she explained.
Speaking during the foundation laying ceremony in Oko, Awuzie said the security station when completed would be equipped with ultramodern security gadgets with 24 hours power supply to keep the environment under round the clock surveillance.
Regretting some valuables already carted away, the rector reiterated readiness of her administration to train and retrain security men and women and engage more vibrate ones to man strategic locations of the polytechnic’s three campuses.
She promised to synergise with formal security agencies to beef up security network on campus, adding that such would improve the confidence of students residing within the campuses.
“This security station will be one of its kinds and will be completed on schedule with ultramodern equipment to fast track the required security network in the area. We will work closely with the security operatives for necessary backup and strengthen our internal security through adequate training and retraining. We will ensure regular patrolling and illumination of all dark areas of the campuses to restore confidence of students and give them extended time of night study,” she said.
By Divine Joseph, Joy Anyanwu, and Beulah Ebitanmi @TheNation
