THE NEW RECTOR OF THE POLYTECHNIC IRESI PAID HOMAGE TO OLURESI OF IRESI

The new Rector of the Polyethnic Iresi, Engr. Dr. Kamoru Oluwatoyin Kadiri FNSE together with the new Bursar of the Institution, Mr. Adejumo John and the Ag. Head, Public Relations and Protocols Unit Mr. Salaudeen Abdullahi Ishola as well as other management of the Institution today, 26th October, 2021 paid an homage to Oluresi of Iresi, HRH Oba Sikiru Adeseun Ibiloye, Odunmirin II. The visitation came as a need to unveil the new Ag. Rector of the Institution to the King and to solicit for maximum support and cooperation from the King on the Rector’s quest to take the Institution to a higher and greater level.

L-R: Dean of Student Affairs, Mrs. Odejide Grace, The Ag. Rector, Engr. Dr. Kadiri Kamoru, HRH, Oba Sikiru Adeseun, Oluresi of Iresi, The New Bursar, Mr. Adejumo John and Chief Gbadebo Arigbolo (Oloye Obanla) during the Rector's Homage to the Palace.

Speaking at the Oluresi Palace, the Ag. Rector, Engr. Dr. Kamoru Oluwatoyin Kadiri, showered his unlimited appreciation to the King, the Institution’s Governing Council and the Iresi Community at large for the opportunity given to him to serve as the Rector of the Institution while he also expressed his joy for meeting the King.

Engr. Kadiri beckoned on the King for maximum support and total cooperation towards the development and growth of the institution in his tenure. The Rector prayed that the King live long and he wished him a prosperous tenure on the throne and in the same vein, he vowed that the King and the Community at large won’t regret the opportunity given to him to serve as the Rector of the Polytechnic Iresi. Engr. Kadiri reiterated on the development of the school and the Community at large. He unveiled some of his long-term plan for the uplifting of the institution which include creation of school farm, establishment of the Polytechnic table water factory among others. He added that he awaits the approval of the Governing Council on the introduction of NCE, PCCJ and Degree Programmes to the Institution. All these, according to the Rector will benefit not only institution but the Iresi Community in entirety.

The new Bursar of the Polytechnic, Mr. Adejumo John stressed that the visitation is as a result of the need for the Rector and him to meet the King and other essential stakeholders in other to work harmoniously for the progress of the Polytechnic Iresi. Mr. John lauded the King for his fatherly and supportive roles on the institution so far.

The Oluresi of Iresi, HRH Oba Sikiru Adeseun Ibiloye Odunmirin II displayed his excitement has he warmly welcomed the Rector and his entourage to the palace. He extolled the effort of the management of the Institution and appreciated them. He showered kudos to the new Rector for his great and meritorious services even before his appointment as the school rector. “I have read a lot about you and your prodigious achievement before your appointment and I am excited upon hearing the confirmation of your appointment as the Rector of our Polytechnic,” said the King. The King therefore promised to support the Institution in all ramifications

A cross section of the King, the Rector, the Bursar, the DSA, Chief Gbadebo and other staff of the Polytechnic Iresi during the visitation to the palace. 

Furthermore, Oluresi enjoined and charged the Rector to resuscitate the school. Oba Sikiru pledged his total support for the Rector in other to actualize all his plan for the growth and development of the Institution.

Speaking during the visitation, Chief Gbadebo Arigbolo (Oloye Obanla), who is also a member of the Governing Council appealed to the Rector and the entire management to be united and shun any act of “double standard” in running the affairs of the institution.

In an interview with TPI Press Crew, HRH Oba Sikiru said, “I thank the Almighty God for this joyous occasion as the Institution got the first Rector to pay an homage to the palace. He (the Rector) has already demonstrated that he is a true son of the soil for paying homage to the King, and I pray may God in his infinite mercy makes him succeed in his time as the head of the Institution”

The visitation yielded a fruitful result as the Rector pleaded to the King on behalf of the school management on the need to repair the road that lead to the school campus. The King, in his response to the Rector’s plea vowed to take immediate action and to contact the necessary authority to put the road in good shape.

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