The national body of the Alumni Association of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti has made a passionate plea to the Federal Government to prioritize the provision of adequate and modern equipment to the Polytechnic.
The association believes that only with these resources can the institution produce high-quality graduates who can contribute significantly to the development of the country.
Dr. Oyedokun Abiodun, the President of the association, expressed this concern during a donation ceremony where the association contributed a sum of N5 million to the institution as a relief package to assist in recovering from the recent rainstorm disaster.
Dr. Oyedokun emphasized that this donation is the association’s way of showing support to the management in the face of the extensive damage caused by the rainstorm.
Dr. Oyedokun took the opportunity to express gratitude to the alumni chapters in Rivers, Delta, FCT, Lagos, Oyo, Ekiti, and Europe for their financial support.
He also appealed to those members who had made promises to redeem their pledges. While the institution has acknowledged the receipt of the N5 million, Dr. Oyedokun believes that the entire world must be aware of the challenges faced by the Polytechnic.
The President of the alumni association called on all levels of government to recognize the importance of polytechnic education as a crucial pathway to progress and development for the country.
He stressed that the recent damage caused by the rainstorm, which runs into millions of Naira, highlights the urgent need for government intervention.
Dr. Oyedokun further emphasized the vital role of modern equipment in practical education. He expressed concern that without adequate resources, polytechnic graduates would struggle to make a meaningful impact.
He passionately appealed to the Federal and State Governments to prioritize equipping the institutions to ensure sound and practical education.
The President of the alumni association firmly believes that polytechnic graduates can be self-sufficient. He praised the current Rector of the Polytechnic for his excellent management of the institution and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the institution forward.
In conclusion, the alumni association urgently appeals to the government for increased funding and the provision of modern equipment.
They also call for the elimination of the dichotomy between HND and BSC graduates to foster unity and encourage the progress of students in the polytechnic system.
