Kwara State Polytechnic - Information Division

*Informant 247, an evil sparrow.*
*Rejoinder against mischievous news from unprofessional blogger on kwarapoly saga*

The attention of Kwarans was drawn to unfounded, misinformed and misguided information flying on air for the past few days on acclaimed shoddy projects. Every right thinker can boldly testify to sporadic positive changes in the present days kwara polytechnic as succinctly against the archaic status. At the moment the school despite not being subvented has carried out numerous unprecedented projects, to mention few below are the projects namely:
1. *Standard diagnostic and pathological tests centre* .
The school clinic which used to be devoid of facilities can now boldly beat her chest on highly sophisticated equipment and facilities newly incurred. All forms of pathological tests such as Liver Function Test(LFT), H. Pylori, urinalysis, electrolytes test, hormonal test ; microbiological tests, hematological tests , radioimmunoassay, scanning and ultrasound and lots more which were made available by the project rector.
On the same vein, the students have been enrolled on NHIS which shall be used to foot their bills for inevitably unaffordable surgery or medical bills.

2. *Resuscitation of water factory and bakery*
The school water factory and bakery that have gone into moribund has been awaken through incorporation of highly expensive machines to facilitate effective workouts and reshape the school economic Systems.

3. *Accreditation of new disciplines*
Many courses have been introduced to embellish education systems among which are crime management, social works development, environmental biology, Microfinance and Enterprises Development, mechatronics, water engineering, library science and information and lots more. This new development is a rare of its kind.
3. *Establishment of Microfinance bank*
In a bid to maintain consistent inflow of funds and amplify economic strengths, a Microfinance was erected to cushion unnecessary fi

*Unmasking Smear Campaign: Kwara State Polytechnic's Rector Deserves Fair Appraisal, Not Coordinated Attacks*

Unmasking the Smear Campaign: Kwara State Polytechnic’s Rector Deserves Fair Appraisal, Not Coordinated Attacks By: Nu'akofu Uthman Oladimeji In the labyrinth of Kwara State's political landscape, the recent online expose by Informant247, titled Infrastructural projects shabbily done at the time of commissioning, Kwara Poly admits, appears less like a genuine revelation and more like a calculated strike orche...

*Re:23-year-old Kwara Poly student arrested for swindling African-American lady*

Attention of the Polytechnic Authority has been drawn to
a publication tagged
*"23-year-old Kwara Poly Student arrested for swindling African-American lady"* which has gone viral on social media.

The Management wishes to disclaim this malicious news about the Polytechnic with the fact that Awoleye Joshua Oluwatofunmi is not a student of the Institution.

Please, note that the said Awoleye was once a student of the institution, and had graduated from the Polytechnic since 2021 with Lower Credit at National Diploma Level from Mechanical Engineering Department.

Although Awoleye was recently offered admission to study Mechanical Engineering at Higher National Diploma level but the admission was withdrawn when he refused to register. He is therefore not a student of the Polytechnic as only registered students are recognized by the institution.

On the strength of this, the Polytechnic Management enjoins all stakeholders and members of the public to always verify the veracity of anything tagged with the Polytechnic name before circulating same.

Thank you.

*Signed*
Halimat Garba
*PRO*
*For: Registrar*

*Re: Illegal Recruitment of Staff by Kwara State Polytechnic*

The attention of the Governing Council, kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has been drawn to a discrediting story going round the town tagged "Illegal Recruitment of Staff by Kwara State Polytechnic"

The Council wishes to disclaim this discrediting news about the institution, stating that all actions taken by it are legitimate and in accordance with the Polytechnic Law.

According to Part III, Sections 10 (a) of the Kwara State Polytechnic Law, CAP. S12 No. 4 of 2006, the Governing Council is "responsible for the general management of the affairs of the Polytechnic and in particular the control of the property and the finances of the Polytechnic and shall also have power to do anything which in its opinion is calculated to facilitate the carrying out of the purpose of the Polytechnic and promote its best interest".

Furthermore, Part III, Section 10A.(1)(c) of the same law under reference empowers the Council to "appoint, promote, dismiss and exercise disciplinary control over the staff of the Polytechnic".

Please note that the Polytechnic has always been following and always in support of the populace programmes of the Mall. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq led administration in the state.

Therefore, the Council wishes to state categorically that all appointments, promotions, increment in salary and conversion of appointment were all done in line with the extant law of the Institution as quoted above. Thus, they cannot be reversed as being insinuated.

*Signed*

*Hon. Yahaya Ahmed Yinusa Chairman,Governing Council, kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin*

Kwara Polytechnic Inaugurates Structure Renovated by Alumni

The Management of the Kwara State Polytechnic, has called on alumni of the institution to always remember to give back to their alma mater.

The Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr Abdul Jimoh Muhammed, made the call while inaugurating a lecture room renovated by 1996 set of the Accountancy Department of the institution.

Dr. Jimoh, who said he was overwhelmed by the bold step taken by the set, enjoined other alumni to collaborate with the Management of the institution in providing more meaningful projects for the institution.

Earlier, President of the 1996 set, Mr Tunde Olagunju, charged the students to take their studies seriously and strive to complement the gesture when their time comes.

Mr Olagunju, while explaining that his set was willing to do more for the institution, encouraged other departmental alumni to do same for their various departments.

He, therefore, called on the school Management and the students to make judicious use of the newly renovated structure.

In his remarks, the Registrar, Mr Kolawole 'Sheye Akande commended the Alumni and Advancement Officer of the Polytechnic for living up to expectations.

He prayed God to continue to support and provide for the alumni members.

Attention of the Polytechnic Authority has been drawn to a malicious post which is being circulated on some WhatsApp platforms insinuating that the Rector, Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed is extorting students with insignificant dues.

The Management wishes to state categorically that the Polytechnic neither extort nor collect illegal fees from its students.

Please, note that collection of transcript is a normal practice in any higher institution of learning. Graduates are expected to have a document (academic transcript) containing the details of their academic performance while in school and this can be needed by them for several purposes, at any point in time.Thus, payment for transcript which was tagged "mischievous and extortion" in the post is the hand work of the enemies of the institution that want to soil the good image of the Rector and drag it in the mud.

Also, writing, defending and submission of project is one of the requirements for the award of both ND and HND in every Polytechnic across the country. The Management is only making the task easier by asking students to do it online and minimize physical interaction between them and their supervisors, which had hitherto being abused by some corrupt supervisors.

Please, note that we are in the 21st century where everything is being digitalized. Thus, our students must also be inclined with what is obtainable across the globe to be able to compete favourably with their counterparts.

The Rector and his team are working round the clock to achieve the aims and objectives of the Polytechnic's founding fathers and to restore its lost glory.

Therefore, the Polytechnic Management wishes to call on members of the public to always verify the authenticity of anything tagged with the Polytechnic name before circulating same.

Thank you.

*Signed*
Halimat Garba
PRO
For: Registrar

Inauguration of the Polytechnic's Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) by ICPC officials in pix.

Rector Congratulates Commissioner on Appointment

The Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed has described the appointment of Dr. Afeez Abolore Alabi as Commissioner, Ministry of Tertiary as well deserved one.

A statement issued and signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Polytechnic, Mrs. Halimat Garba, disclosed that the track records of Dr. Afeez Abolore Alabi qualified him for the post.

According to the statement, the Rector who congratulates the Commissioner on behalf of the Council, Management, Staff and Students of the institution, noted that Dr. Alabi's rich experiences as an administrator will no doubt bring to bear modern administrative techniques, creativity and innovations in the Ministry of Tertiary Education.

He however lauded the State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, for the appointment, stressing that the ministry will continue to wax stronger with the newly appointed commissioner.

The Rector therefore, prayed God to grant the commissioner stable health, wisdom, knowledge and understanding to discharge his duties effectively.

Nigerians have been charged to join the Federal Government in its fight against corruption in order to create a sanitized country and better place for all.

The Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic, Engr. Muhammed Jimoh Abdul gave the charge while speaking during the inauguration of the reconstituted Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), of the institution recently.

Abdul who was represented by the Deputy Rector (Academic), Mr. AbdulRahman Isiaka, noted that the unit which serve as an in-house check mechanism for corruption prevention within the institution is an initiative of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) approved by the federal government.

The Rector who admonished members of ACTU to always discharge their duties without fear from any quarters, urged them to assist the management in driving the institution's core values and guarantee staff integrity.

In his inaugural lecture, the ICPC Commissioner in charge of Osun, Kwara and Ekiti States, Demola Bakare, disclosed that ACTU is empowered by the Federal Government to undertake periodic sensitisation of staff against corruption, and examine systems, processes and procedures that are prone to corruption and proffer recommendations.

He added that as an anti- corruption unit, it is their responsibility to monitor the implementation of the institution's budget and undertake preliminary investigations in to complaints that may be received among others.

He however disclosed that ACTU is not established to challenge the management, but to complement its efforts in promoting transparency and accountability within the institution.

In his inaugural speech, the Chairman of ACTU, Barr. Fabiyi Felix, noted that his team will assist the management in creating a sanitized work environment, stressing that they will not betray the confidence reposed in them.

The team was inaugurated by the ICPC Chief Superintendent (Legal), Barr. Elijah Akaakohol