The Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, will on Wednesday celebrate its 6th combined Convocation ceremony where many of its exploits will be unfolded to the general public.
Part of the giant innovation and breakthroughs which will be unfolded is the electric cars that the Engineering Department of the institution has been able to produce and its drone that was recently unfolded in the Polytechnic
Speaking at a press conference to herald the 6th combined Convocation ceremony of the School held on Monday ahead of the convocation, Dr Abiodun Oluseye the Rector of OGITECH highlighted the institution’s significant strides under his leadership.
He said the 6th convocation will graduate a total of 9,320 students with 178 obtaining distinctions, while 2,138 have upper credits.
While rolling out his achievements since his assumption of office in less than two years ago, the Rector said all the 36 programmes being offered by the institution has been given full accreditation by the National Board For Technical Education, while Ten new Courses have been added to those he met on ground
He said ‘ Part of the success of the administration is the fact that the number of PhD holders has also increased from about 3 to 14.
“What is more, the Institute has entered into beneficial working relationships with some of the companies which are its neighbours. This has resulted in great industrial collaborations and partnerships which now brighten the career and industrial prospects of the Institute’s graduates.
Dr Oluseye said in December, 2024, two of its products were sponsored on a course of training to Switzerland by a leading company in the Igbesa area of Ogun State.
‘Other achievements of the administration include:
The Construction of a Modern Gatehouse, fully equipped with Close Circuit Television (CCTV) facilities for the Institute.
Establishment of the Institute’s Robotics and Innovation Centre which is now fully functional – the centre has started assembling and flying its drones, while it is seriously working on its electric car at the moment.
“Commencement of the Open Distance, Flexible and e- Learning (ODFeL) Programme.
Provision of Solar Power to augment public power supply and enhance continuous research and experiments at the Schools of Communication and Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Science Laboratory Technology and Business and Financial Management Studies
Revitalizing, equipping and upgrading the status of the Institute’s Health Centre for better efficiency, prompt response and qualitative service delivery, by employing a qualified Doctor and full-time Nurses.
Initiating the process of the Institute’s Radio whose license is awaiting the President’s approval.
Establishing OGITECH Microfinance Bank, whose process is in top gear.
The Construction of the state-of-the-art toilet facilities for students.
Facilitating the tarring of the Polytechnic access road by Sen. Adeola Olamilekan and the construction of walk ways within the Institute through self-effort.
Embarking on a massive Perimetre fencing of the Institution.
The construction of a decent Pavilion at the ICT Centre for students.
Expansion of the Institute’s Administrative Building; Rector’s Office and the Governing Council Chambers.
Appointment of the first Deputy Rector to enhance the administration of the Institute
Initiating an internal Loan Scheme for all the staff.
Initiating a healthcare scheme for the staff
Upgrading the Sports Unit, registering teams with both Gateway Tertiary Institutions Games (GATIG) and Nigeria Polytechnics Games (NIPOGA) – the Institution will be participating for the first time in Nigeria Polytechnics Games; Ijakadi 2024 in Offa, later in the year.
Upgrading Lecture Theatres, Laboratories and Workshops for better curriculum delivery.
Prompt promotion of deserving staff members and implementation of salary increment as and when due.
Face-lifting the Board room through the provision of modern communication systems.
Conversion of HND holders’ entry point to Assistant Lecturers in OGITECH, as against Instructors.
Connection of Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun Administrative Building, the TETFund Building and others, which were not previously connected to the public power grid.
He stressed that his vision was to elevate OGITECH to a premier technical education hub in Nigeria amidst global advancements.
Dr. Oluseye addressed issues such as land disputes with encroaching land grabbers, financial constraints leading to unpaid salaries and promotion arrears, and infrastructural deficiencies including obsolete curricula and inadequate facilities.
According to him, despite the challenges, the institution has made substantial progress.
Speaking on the upgrading of some Polytechnics to University cadre, Dr Oluseye said the trend may spell doom for the technical education in the country, calling on policy developers to adopt the more workable approach by upgrading the scopes of Polytechnic education.
He said rather than the upgrade to University, the Polytechnic education should be given opportunities to award Masters and PhDs as it’s been done in some countries.
“Our polytechnics should not be upgraded to University. If we are going to upgrade anything, we should upgrade the quality of courses and allow Polytechnics to award Masters and PhDs
