05/09/2026
A SYMBOL OF TRANSFORMATION: GEMADE COMMISSIONS FEDPOLY OKO MONUMENT, COMMENDS AWUZIE
…Hails Rector’s Transformation Drive, Pledges Council’s Continued Support
The Federal Polytechnic, Oko, has unveiled another striking symbol of its institutional identity and transformation as the Chairman of the 12th Governing Council, Senator Egr. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, commissioned the newly constructed Polytechnic Monument at the institution’s main entrance.
The commissioning ceremony, held amidst excitement and a strong sense of institutional pride, marked the formal unveiling of the imposing structure, which now serves as a distinctive landmark and a visual representation of the identity, vision and aspirations of Federal Polytechnic, Oko.
The Monument was executed through the Polytechnic’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) under the leadership of the Rector, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, as part of the administration’s deliberate efforts to improve the physical outlook of the institution while strengthening its infrastructure and institutional identity.
Representing the Governing Council Chairman at the ceremony, Comrade Chibuzo A*omugha, a member of the Council, conveyed Senator Gemade’s congratulations to the Rector, Management, staff and students of the Polytechnic on the successful completion and commissioning of the project.
Senator Gemade described the Monument as more than a physical structure, noting that it symbolises the vision and mission of the Polytechnic and reflects the institution’s aspiration for growth, excellence and enduring relevance.
He commended the Rector for her commitment to the development of the institution and assured the administration of the continued support of the Governing Council in advancing initiatives aimed at repositioning Federal Polytechnic, Oko for greater achievements.
Speaking at the occasion, the Rector, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, expressed appreciation to the staff and students for their support, cooperation and commitment to the administration’s development agenda.
The Rector noted that, within a relatively short period, her administration had embarked on a comprehensive transformation programme touching virtually every critical aspect of the Polytechnic, including infrastructural renewal, academic development, student welfare, security, enterprise development and the revival of abandoned or moribund facilities.
Highlighting some of the interventions, Dr. Awuzie disclosed that her administration had successfully reactivated the Polytechnic Water Factory and Bakery, restoring them to productive use and strengthening the institution’s internally generated revenue base.
She further disclosed the resuscitation of the Polytechnic Printing Press, as well as the construction of a Staff Sports Club and Guest House, providing facilities designed to enhance staff welfare and institutional hospitality.
The Rector also listed the construction of the Geological Technology Department Building among the administration’s major infrastructural interventions, alongside the construction of a Medical Centre at the Ufuma Campus, which is expected to enhance healthcare delivery and improve access to medical services for members of the Polytechnic community.
Other notable interventions, she said, include the reduction of school fees and several ongoing initiatives targeted at improving teaching and learning, student welfare and the general environment of the institution.
The commissioning of the Monument therefore represents not only the completion of a physical project but also another visible testament to the administration’s ongoing efforts to transform Federal Polytechnic, Oko into a more functional, aesthetically appealing and development-oriented institution.
The event brought together members of the Governing Council, Principal Officers, management staff, staff and students, who witnessed the unveiling of the new landmark with enthusiasm.
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