Education
Federal Polytechnic Ayede Board Chair, Rector, Member visit Chief Sunday Dare Received Assurance of More Support
Joel Ajayi
The newly constituted leadership team of the Federal Polytechnic Ayede, led by the Board Chairman, Barrister Mrs. Ademubowale Adelabu, and the Rector, Engr. Dr. Taofeek Abdulhameed, paid a courtesy visit to Chief Sunday Dare, FNIS, CON, at his Ogbomoso home.
The visit, which took place on August 12, 2024, was aimed at strengthening the relationship between the institution, stakeholders and its host community, as well as seeking the support of Chief Sunday Dare, who has been a stalwart supporter of the polytechnic from his birth.
Present at the meeting were members of the board, including Alhaji Aminu Sokoto, Mrs. Monisola Tegbe, Alhaji Modu Minter, and Chief Matthew Adesanya.
In his remarks, Chief Sunday Dare, who is also the Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland, assured the Federal Polytechnic Ayede new board and management team of his total support towards achieving their goals and the progress mandate as contained in the President Bola Tinubu administration and in the Ogbomosoland 25-year development plans, he emphasized the relationship he had with the last institution board.
Rector Engr. Dr. Taofeek Abdulhameed, in his speech, emphasized the significant role played by Chief Sunday Dare in the establishment of the institution. He highlighted how Chief Dare had facilitated the lease of the current temporary site of the institution owned by the Federal Youth Ministry, and had facilitated the release of N100 million to support the institution’s takeoff. He also mentioned that the first bus owned by the institution was donated by Chief Sunday Dare, among other tremendous supports.
Board Chairman, Barrister Mrs. Ademubowale Adelabu expressed her gratitude to Mr President for approving her appointment as the board chairman, she assured the institution would continue to make progress under the new board leadership.
Others present at the courtesy visit included Dr. Samson Adegoke Maigida, Mr. Alao-Akala Oloriebi, Barrister Daud Suleiman, former Chairman of Ogbomoso North LG, Hon. Adewale Ademola, former Vice-Chairman of Ogbomoso North, Hon. Joel, and Prince Abass Baiyewuwon.
Education
Igbinedion University, EduTech Global Partner On Digital Education, Access
Mr. Femi Shonubi, Co-Founder/CTO – EduTech Global
Cyril Ogar
Igbinedion University, Okada, one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate its digital learning ambitions, expand access to its academic programmes to students in the country.
Through the partnership, EduTech will provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the University’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC), thereby enabling learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.
The partnership reflects Igbinedion University’s ambition to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape by combining its academic heritage with technology, innovation and new models of learning that contribute to national workforce development.
Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the collaboration represented a significant step in the university’s ambition to produce graduates equipped for national and global impact.
He said: “At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. This partnership with EduTech Global represents a bold step into the future of higher education in Nigeria.
“By expanding our digital learning infrastructure, we are not just breaking down geographical barriers; we are actively contributing to national workforce development by ensuring that quality, industry-aligned education is accessible to every driven learner, regardless of location.”
In his remarks, Director, Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, said the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing processes, which hitherto were being handled manually, and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model.
The Director clarified: “The growth recorded by institutions that have leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise was a major factor in our decision to engage the company. We are confident that this partnership will position Igbinedion University to achieve significant growth in enrolment while strengthening the quality and efficiency of our Distance Learning Centre.”
“With this partnership, we expect to move most of our administrative and academic activities online through EduTech. This will improve efficiency, enhance the learner experience and allow our facilitators and students to engage more effectively through a connected digital learning environment”, Bawa added.
Commenting on the collaboration, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, EduTech Global, Femi Shonubi, pointed out that technology had been redefining the boundaries of what a university can offer, adding that EduTech’s role extends beyond putting courses online.
Shonubi expatiated: “Technology’s true value lies in its ability to drive tangible socio-economic impact through education. By dismantling physical boundaries, we are empowering institutions like Igbinedion University to democratise access to high-quality learning. This is about more than online courses; it is about developing a resilient, highly skilled workforce at scale to meet the demands of the modern economy.
“We are helping institutions build connected learning ecosystems that support the student journey from application and enrolment through learning, assessment and graduation. Igbinedion University’s ambition to lead in innovative education aligns strongly with what we are building at EduTech.”
General Manager, Edutech Global, Moyosore Asubiojo said the partnership arises as demand grows for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.
She asserted that by combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities, the collaboration will create new pathways to quality education and workforce development while enabling the University to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.
Analysts believe that the partnership between the university and the tech company represents a shared commitment to making higher education more accessible, flexible and scalable, while positioning the university to compete and lead in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and globally.
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