Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Ogbomoso

30/09/2026

Birthday: Former FEDPA Ag Rector thanks Abdul-Hameed, Adelabu, others

By Aliyu Mofoluwaso Raheem

A former acting Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede (FEDPA), Ogbomoso and Director of Special Duties, Engr. Dr Temilola Morufat Adepoju, has expressed appreciation to her husband, colleagues, staff, former and current students, as well as other members of the Polytechnic community for their support and encouragement during her time at the institution.

Dr Adepoju made the remarks on Wednesday when members of staff gathered at her office to celebrate her birthday.

She also advised women to be submissive to their husbands, saying that combining professional responsibilities with proper attention to the home front was essential for women who desired to succeed in their various callings.

Adepoju said she was not accustomed to celebrating her birthday, explaining that she usually dedicated the day to communing with her Creator.

She, however, said she decided to yield to the request of members of staff who insisted on celebrating her.

Dr Adepoju expressed special appreciation to her husband, Prof. Gafari Adepoju, for his support, as well as the immediate past Rector of the Polytechnic, Engr. Dr Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed, and the incumbent Rector, Dr Isiaka Tunji Adelabu.

She also thanked the Registrar, Mr Akinlolu Akinpade; the Bursar, Mr Mufutau Alao; other members of staff; and former and current students of the Polytechnic for their contributions, encouragement and goodwill.

Speaking at the occasion, the Registrar, Mr Akinlolu Akinpade, said he had known Dr Adepoju for more than two decades, describing her humility and dedication to duty as qualities that endeared her to him.

He prayed that God would spare her life and elevate her to greater heights.

Similarly, the Bursar, Mr Alao, described Dr Adepoju as an epitome of good character and brilliance.

According to him, the celebrant's thirst for knowledge and commitment to thoroughness were exceptional.

He wished her long life, good health and many fruitful years filled with happiness and great accomplishments.

The acting Polytechnic Librarian, Dr. Mrs.Halimah Odunayo Amuda, described the celebrant as a rare being who values friendship.

She added that she (Adepoju) is always quick to forgive.

Amuda said, "I have known Engr. Dr. Mrs..Adepoju for about three decades. So, here as we gather, I am her oldest friend. And I wish her success in life."

Among those who attended the celebration were the Registrar, Mr Akinlolu Akinpade; Bursar, Mr Mufutau Alao; Acting Librarian, Dr Halimah Amuda; Mr Asimiyu Oyediran; and other members of staff.

28/09/2026

WHEN YOUR FUTURE CALLS… DON’T TELL IT “I’M COMING LATER!”

FEDPOLY AYEDE: WHERE DREAMS GET ADMITTED, SKILLS GET BUILT AND FUTURES GET SERIOUS!

“Sir, I want admission!”

“Have you checked FEDPOLY AYEDE?”

“FEDPOLY Ayede? Is that where I can learn, gain practical skills and still enjoy a peaceful learning environment?”

“Exactly! Now you’re talking!”

The message is simple: your future should not be left to chance!

Under the purposeful leadership of the Rector, Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo State, Dr. I. T. Adelabu,FCA, the Management of the Polytechnic continues to position the institution as a place where quality education, practical skills, character and career preparation come together.

At Federal Polytechnic Ayede, education is not presented as merely collecting certificates. It is about acquiring the knowledge, dexterity, discipline and practical competence needed to face the realities of tomorrow.

And guess what?

2026/2027 ADMISSION IS ONGOING!

Dear prospective students, parents and guardians, this is your sign to stop saying:

“We are still thinking about where to apply.”

Because while you are still thinking, your future may already be asking, “So, when are we applying?”

ND FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE

Choose from exciting areas including:

• Agriculture Technology
• Engineering
• Estate Management
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Office Technology and Management (OTM)
• Computer Science
• Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)
• Statistics
• Tourism Management Technology
• And more.

✅ WHO CAN APPLY?

Prospective candidates should note that:

JAMB First Choice or Change of Institution is accepted.

UTME Score: 120 and above.

O’Level: Minimum of 5 credits in not more than two sittings.

DEAR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS…

Your child does not only need a school.

Your child needs an environment where knowledge can become competence, competence can become confidence, and confidence can become a meaningful future.

That is the opportunity Federal Polytechnic Ayede presents.

With supportive Management, skilled lecturers, quality education, practical orientation and a learning environment designed to nurture students, FEDPOLY AYEDE is building more than graduates—it is preparing young people for the world ahead.

STUDENT’S VERSION:

“Mummy, I want to go to FEDPOLY Ayede.”

Mummy: “Why?”

Student: “Because I want to graduate with knowledge, practical skills and something useful to show for my years in school!”

Mummy: “Approved!”

MANAGEMENT’S MESSAGE IS CLEAR:

LEARNING. DEXTERITY. MORALS.

Three words. One direction:

PREPARING STUDENTS FOR A GREATER TOMORROW.

So, prospective students, parents and guardians, don’t just watch the admission train leave the station—get on board!

2026/2027 ADMISSION — ONGOING!

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC AYEDE, OYO STATE

Your Future Starts Here!

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Apply. Learn. Build Skills. Become More.

FEDPOLY AYEDE — WHERE YOUR DREAM DOESN’T JUST GET A SEAT… IT GETS A DIRECTION!

25/09/2026

FEDPA Opens TVET Enrolment, Targets Job Creation Through Practical Skills

Samson Oladejo

Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo State, has opened enrolment for the October 2026 Cohort of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Skill Acquisition Programme, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to equipping staff, students and members of its host communities with practical skills for economic empowerment and self-reliance.

The programme, which will hold at the Temporary Site of the Polytechnic in Iresa Pupa, provides participants with opportunities to acquire marketable technical and vocational competencies capable of opening pathways to employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood.

Under the leadership of the Rector and Chief Executive of the Polytechnic, Dr. I. T. Adelabu, FCA, ACTI, MNIM, the Management has continued to emphasise practical education as a critical component of the institution’s development agenda.

The October cohort is therefore positioned as another strategic step towards translating education and skills training into practical economic opportunities, in line with the Polytechnic’s philosophy that education should extend beyond the acquisition of certificates to the development of competence, confidence, creativity and enterprise.

Speaking on the initiative, the Management stressed the importance of equipping members of the Polytechnic community and the surrounding communities with skills that can be deployed immediately in the marketplace.

The programme offers training in 10 approved skill areas, carefully structured to provide participants with hands-on knowledge, practical experience and certification upon successful completion.

The Category A training areas, with a fee of ₦30,000, are:

- Phone Repair and Maintenance
- Block Making Technology
- Computer Hardware and Software Repair
- Satellite Dish Installation
- Welding and Fabrication

The Category B training areas, with a fee of ₦40,000, are:

- Bags and Leather Work
- Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Soap and Detergent Production
- Culinary Arts and Food Handling
- Hair Dressing

According to the programme structure, the approved fees cover necessary training materials, hands-on tools and certification upon completion, providing participants with an integrated learning experience focused on practical competence.

The Polytechnic explained that the programme is open to staff, students and members of the surrounding community, making it an inclusive skills-development initiative designed to extend the institution’s empowerment drive beyond its immediate academic environment.

The October 2026 cohort is particularly significant as it provides prospective participants with an opportunity to acquire skills that can be transformed into personal businesses, additional sources of income and employment opportunities.

The initiative also reinforces the administration’s broader commitment to building a Polytechnic where knowledge meets practice, skills meet opportunity, and education translates into enterprise.

With registration now open, interested participants are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity and enrol for the October 2026 cohort at the Temporary Site, Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Iresa Pupa.

The TVET Coordinator, Engr. Tijani Oluwafemi Muhydeen, is coordinating the programme.

Registration is now open.

Federal Polytechnic Ayede — Learn the Skill. Master the Skill. Create the Opportunity.

23/09/2026

Fed Poly Ayede new acting Polytechnic Librarian promises full library automation

By Kozeem Mosaku

The newly appointed acting Polytechnic Librarian of the Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Dr. Halimah Odunayo Amuda, has promised to pursue the full automation of the institution’s library as part of her vision for the library.

Dr. Amuda stated this when the Centre for Information, Communication and Public Relations (CICPR), led by its acting Director, Mr. Sunday Adepoju, paid a visit to her office on Wednesday.

She said her vision was to reposition the library as a crucial component of the Polytechnic’s academic activities, stressing that librarians have important roles to play in the growth and development of educational institutions.

According to her, one of her major objectives as acting Polytechnic Librarian is to ensure that the library becomes fully automated through the application of computers and other telecommunications technologies.

She explained that automation would move the library from manual system to a more modern and efficient system of operation.

Dr. Amuda further explained that the core responsibility of librarians was to support teaching, learning and research activities by providing relevant books, journals and other scholarly resources that would benefit staff and students.

She expressed concern that some lecturers and other members of the academic community often rely solely on information obtained from the internet without consulting the library.

She, however, noted that information obtained online might not always be completely reliable, stressing that libraries provide access to carefully selected resources whose publishers and sources have been evaluated before acquisition.

She, therefore, encouraged staff and students of the Polytechnic to make greater use of the library and its resources for reliable academic information.

She commended the past management of the Polytechnic for its efforts in providing relevant resources for the library, noting that she was also part of the team that contributed to the development of the library.

She urged the current management to build on the achievements recorded so far by providing more up-to-date materials and supporting further development of the library.

23/09/2026

NIOB Oyo State chapter visits FEDPA, seeks partnership on human, material resources

By Gabriel Adisa

The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Oyo State Chapter, has paid a courtesy visit to the Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo State, Dr. Isiaka Tunji Adelabu, to seek partnership on human and material resources development as well as establishment of the Department of Building Technology.

The delegation was led by the Vice Chairman of the state chapter, Builder Abdulfatai Omolade Olugbade, accompanied by immediate past Chairman, Builder Hezekiah Olaniran; Builder Dr. Ayobami Akinpade, another former Chairman; Builder Rukayat Oluwatoyin Oladipupo and Mr. Qazeem Babatunde Azzez.

In his welcome address, the Rector expressed gratitude to the delegation and appreciated them for choosing Federal Polytechnic Ayede for collaboration.

Speaking during the visit at the Iresa-Pupa campus of the Polytechnic, NIOB Vice Chairman, Builder Olugbade commended the Rector for his purposeful leadership and for the rapid development witnessed in the Polytechnic within a short time of its establishment.

He noted that NIOB is desirous of partnering with Federal Polytechnic Ayede in the areas of exchange of professional human resources for teaching and mentorship, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), course accreditation, capacity building, skills development for students in Building Technology, and joint assessment and utilization of material resources and building materials testing.

According to him, the partnership would help bridge the gap between town and gown and promote professionalism and quality service delivery in the building industry.

In his response, the Rector, Dr. Isiaka Tunji Adelabu stated that his administration is committed to partnerships with relevant professional bodies as a strategy to enhance the quality of training, promote skills acquisition and improve the employability of its graduates.

He assured the delegation of the Polytechnic's readiness to collaborate with the Institute, noting that Federal Polytechnic Ayede has both the human and material resources to sustain a robust and mutually beneficial partnership with NIOB.

In his closing remark, the Registrar, Mr. Akinlolu Akinpade thanked the delegation for the visit and decision to partner with the institution.

The acting Polytechnic Librarian, Dr. Mrs. Halimah Odunayo Amunda, was also in attendance.

21/09/2026

Build Your Future with Skills: Choose Federal Polytechnic Ayede!

In the heart of Ayede where dreams take flight,
A beacon of knowledge, shining ever so bright.
Under the guidance of Dr. I. T. Adelabu,
A leader of vision, wise, and true.

Skills that Create the Future, a promise profound,
Where theory meets practice, innovation renowned.
From gadgets repaired to fashion crafted with flair,
Nurturing talents with a meticulous care.

Catering to passions, from kitchens to blocks,
Soap production to design, let creativity unlock.
Here, students are molded, equipped for life’s race,
With hands-on experience in our nurturing space.

The doors are wide open for the year twenty-six,
Join our vibrant community, where ambition clicks.
Parents and guardians, raise your voices in cheer,
For a future of promise, come join us right here!

With every enrollment, a spark is ignited,
A journey of growth, dreams are united.
So choose not just a school, but a home for your dream,
At Federal Polytechnic Ayede, success is our theme!

2026/2027 Admission is Ongoing!
Step into your future, where potential is strong.
Choose a legacy of learning, a place to belong,
At the Federal Polytechnic Ayede, your journey is lifelong!

19/09/2026

Fed Poly Ayede concludes TETFUND-sponsored TVET training for staff

By Gabriel Adisa

The Federal Polytechnic Ayede (FEDPA), Ogbomoso, Oyo State has concluded a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for staff of the institution.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the training, the Rector, Dr. Isiaka Tunji Adelabu, who was represented by the former acting Rector, Engr. Dr. (Mrs.) Temilola Morufat Adepoju, appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and other stakeholders for their support towards making the training possible.

Adelabu, on behalf of the Governing Council Chairman, Hon. Yakubu Dati, and the management of the Polytechnic, encouraged the participants to make effective use of the knowledge and skills acquired during the programme.

The institution's TVET Coordinator, Engr. Oluwafemi Muhydeen Tijani, also urged the participants to continue to apply the skills acquired during the training and to share their knowledge by training others.

Tijani subsequently showcased some of the projects produced and services rendered by the participants during the training.

The projects included bags, liquid soap, blocks, cakes, garments made, chin-chin, as well as repaired laptops and mobile phones.

He disclosed that the laptop repair group had repaired about 20 laptops free of charge during the training, describing the development as one of the practical impacts of the programme.

He added that two beneficiaries voluntarily gave ₦10,000 and ₦25,000 respectively to the laptop repair group as a token of appreciation for the services rendered.

The closing ceremony was attended by the acting Polytechnic Librarian, Mr. Dare Samuel Adeleke; Deputy Registrar, Mr. G. K. Olatinwo; Deans; Directors; Heads of Departments; and other staff members of the institution.

16/09/2026

FEDPA Staff boost skills as TETFUND partners TVET for capacity training

By Gabriel Adisa

Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo State, has commenced a TETFund-Sponsored Skills Acquisition Training Programme, through Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET)covering ten technical and vocational areas, including Phone Repair and Maintenance, Culinary and Food-Handling, Fashion Designing and Garment Production, Block Making and Concrete Technology, Soap and Detergent Production, Bags and Leather Goods Production, Computer Hardware Repairs, Satellite Installation, Hair Dressing, and Welding and Fabrication.

The programme, deliberately structured around equipment familiarisation, safety preparation, online mastery assessment and supervised practical training, with participants expected to understand the tools, risks and quality standards associated with their chosen areas before progressing fully into hands-on work, held at the Iresa-Pupa temporary site of the institution.

In his opening address, the Rector Dr. Isiaka Tunji Adelabu represented by former acting Rector, Engr.Dr.Temilola Morufat Adepoju, on behalf of the Governing Council Chairman, Hon.Yakubu Dati, the Rector, other principal officers, Deans, Directors, HODs, Staff and students of Federal Polytechnic Ayede, welcomed all the participants to the first TVET programmes for the staff and charged them to be committed to the training.

She stated that "the objective of the training is for each participant to go home with one or two skills and have extral certificate which will enable you to benefit from it."

She also expressed gratitude to the former administration led by Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed for the solid foundation laid.

She expressed optimism that the good work would continue for the progress of this institution and declared the training open.

In his remark, the TVET Coordinator Engr.Oluwafemi Muhydeen Tijani welcomed all the participants to the training and advised them to use the opportunity to maximize their potential.

He said, "We all have potential to be Skillful, only looking for the opportunity, now here is the opportunity we have been looking for."

The TVET Programme is expected to continue till Friday.

16/09/2026

16/09/2026

The Centre for Information, Communication and Public Relations (CICPR), Federal Polytechnic Ayede, today embarked on a media tour to the Officer-in-charge of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Ogbomoso, Barr. Abdul-Rauf Kamaldeen, at his office in the Oke-Baby Area, Ogbomoso.