The Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, now has a new registrar.
Mr Joseph Adebayo Fadeji was formally welcomed as the institution’s fourth substantive registrar on September 10, during a reception held at the polytechnic’s 1,500-capacity multipurpose auditorium.
The event was attended by members of management, deans, directors, heads of departments, registry staff, and students, as well as dignitaries from outside the institution, including officials from Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, and family members of the new registrar.
Representing the rector, Dr Ademola Iyanda Ebeloku, the deputy, Dr Samson Adehuga Omogbehin, described the appointment as the start of ‘a new chapter’ for FEDPOLEL.
He urged Mr Fadeji to deploy his experience to advance the polytechnic’s goals of becoming ‘stronger, more effective, innovative and respected’.
The rector stressed that the office of the registrar comes with a huge responsibility and called for teamwork to achieve the institution’s objectives.
He expressed confidence in Fadeji’s administrative competence, professionalism and commitment to service, and assured him of management’s full support.
In his response, Mr Fadeji thanked the governing council for the appointment and the polytechnic community for the warm reception. He pledged to contribute his quota to the continued growth and development of FEDPOLEL.
He also appreciated his family, mentors, colleagues and other well-wishers present at the event.
The ceremony featured an exhortation by Mr Olatunde Dada, of the Bursary Department, who urged the new registrar to seek divine guidance. This was followed by prayers, led by the Bursar, Mr Sehinde Ebenezer Olabode, and Revd. David Olukayode-Ige.
Goodwill messages were delivered by the Polytechnic Librarian, Dr Fasa Rachael Aladeniyi, on behalf of Management; the Registrar of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Prince Abiodun Oyedele Oloyede; ASUP Chairmen from FEDPOLEL and Iree Chapters, Dr Adewunmi Ademola and TPL. Sikiru Folorunsho; Revd. Mrs Grace Foluke Kayode-Ige; and the Chairman of NIM, Ile-Oluji Chapter, Mr Festus Boluwatife Ogunruku.
Mr Fadeji brings over 25 years of administrative experience in the polytechnic system to the role.
He is a member of the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria, the Nigerian Institute of Management, and an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.