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Governor Ibikunle Amosun Has Mobilised Us To Compete With World Class ICT Institutions – Gateway ICT Polytechnic rector, Dr. Oyeyinka

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The frontline information communication technology institution among the four others in Ogun State, Gateway ICT Polytechnic situated in Eastern part of the state has been outstanding in academics and products into the labour market.

 

The guild of investigative journalist in Nigeria GIJN lead by the president Wale Abideen and Secretary General with four other members paid a courtesy visitation to the institution uninvited to take records of the brain behind the success of the institution in the usual ways of the association to all walks of life.

 

The association executives was received by the rector of the institution, Dr Oyeyinka Isiah, a computer science major and his assisted staffer who took the entourage round the campus amidst question and answering session.

 

 

 

Dr Oyeyinka Isiah worked at Yaba College of Technology as a lecturer, a PHD holder in computer science, he is a mathematician.

 

He was a director at Yaba College of Technology before he was appointed as the rector of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade Ogun State. An astute lecturer and a major in computer studies, a member of Computer Professional of Nigeria CPN , Computer Society of Nigeria CSN, Nigeria Society of Nigeria NSE among others. He has lectured in so many institutions in Nigeria like Lagos State Polytechnic based on his field.

As a computer programmer he has trained numbers of students to be a programmer and captain of industries.

 

In the course of discussion, he made some salient points known and revealed how he has been able to transform the institution.

What has been the brain behind the success of the institution since your inception as the rector of the polytechnic? 

 

We are running exceptional program associated with ICT which is very rare among other institutions, by setting International institution as our yardstick , using this model has made us to be outstanding among others which we believe our students will be able to compete with the student abroad and survive in any academic environment. We are also putting in place measures to make our school to meet up with international standard in terms of our structures and facilities towards educational excellence.

 

We are trying our best because a good environment determined the type of product you will introduce. We are trying to developed the facilities to meet up with the international standard, we want to meet up with modern world and that is why we introduce so many courses like welding and fabrication, mobile engineering both software and hardware with well equipped laboratory for practicals.

 

According to Dr Oyeyinka:

 

“I don’t want to produce computer students that can not run programme, I don’t want to produced engineer that can not work on computer, I don’t want to produce electrical students that won’t know anything on electronics, so God is helping us in our own ways.” he added.

 

What are the programs you offer in this institution? 

 

Last week we just introduced about 11 more programs again in the polytechnic, so we have all our program accredited and reaccredited by the NBTE , we have qualified lecturers who have been working with me as a team and I am grateful no negative records has been reported on them.

 

What was the population of ICT Polytechnic  compared to now? 

 

I met 900 students and now it is 5000 students, although it has not been an easy task but I give glory to God almighty and my academic staff to working tirelessly in promoting the image of the institution.

 

How many programs is available in the institution both at ND and HND level? 

 

We have about 23 programs which i met only 9 when i came on board but we have increased it to the never I gave you which by the grace of God is still going to increase

While you were young, did you have it in mind to go into computer engineering or take it up as a career?

 

While I was young i desired to be an engineer because I was very good at assembling and dissembling electronic to the level of repairing it myself , which develops in me day by day, when i got admission I observed I performed better in mathematics than other subjects which makes me have zeal of being a mathematician.

 

“Without any exaggeration, Mathematician saves the world but in Nigeria if you are a mathematician it will be very hard for people acknowledge you,

So I went for computer science to join the idea together, But God have the final says.

 

 

 

All our program here in Saapade today is based on computer even to write exam we use COMPUTER BASED TEST and COMPUTER BASED EXAM even our form and results are online which we built the programme ourselves. You pay and do everything online, no cash receiving from any students.

 

Is there any other ways you create job opportunity for your students after they graduate?

 

We train our students to be able to compete with any standard in the labour market,  both educational and mentally.  We have center for Entrepreneurship development, there we teach them how to repair phones and computer, how to write a program, we are opening a centre soon with we a well equipped mobile app center which will be commissioned as soon as possible.  We are training our students to be self reliant and be free from economic recession.

In What Ways Are You Gathering Money to support the state government in running the institution?

 

The government are trying their best in terms or subvention to assist us in running the institution, in short he has been a loving father who cares for his children. He disburses subvention every month, he always advise us to think out of the box, We can’t sit down and want government to give us money every time without putting our own quota of contribution.

 

 

What are the challenges since your inception? 

 

No matter how much the government is giving out it can not be enough, so financial problem is number 1, because we need a lot a resources to build a standard school. The government has really tried so far because our money is regular monthly which has contributed a lot to our success, community challenges and students challenges, the first challenge i met on ground was not enough students and the school was yet to be known  when we came but with the strategies put to place, we can record a lots of success today.

 

Is there any source of income apartments from Tuition? 

 

There are many attempts to have funds from the federal government like TETFUND and others which we are still pushing to FG,

Nigeria Communication Commission, NCC  gave us about 100 laptops years back and today it is 300 which we are always grateful for the intervention. We have Pure water, Block Industry factory on campus, Center for Entrepreneurship is coming out with big source of money program, Agricultural development to start production of farm products, we want to train people, we have a mini campus at Ayepe to increase our internal Generated Revenue IGR to maintain the institution.

What is the admission requirements for your new intakes? 

You can only get admitted into this school through JAMB expect in the case of HND that have passed through that in ND before, Our tuition is very affordable for parents. No collections of additional charges from students is allowed

 

What is the state of student union and associations within campus? 

 

The student union government SUG was suspended very long ago after some suspicious activities. After so many inquires, we discovered the students are naive and we taught it expedient to suspend the union for the main time.

 

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FAB Luxury Court Sets A Rare Benchmark For Excellence In Africa

~By Oluwaseun Fabiyi

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Edukate Africa holds summit to tackle funding barrier in education

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Edukate Africa holds summit to tackle funding barrier in education

By Ifeoma Ikem

Edukate Africa, an edu-fintech platform is set to host the Disrupt Education Summit Africa (Disrupt ED) aimed at tackling funding barriers, skills gaps and curriculum mismatch in Nigeria’s education system.

The Director of Edukate Africa, Francis Omorojie who disclosed this to newsmen explained that the initiative was driven by the high rate of school dropouts linked largely to financial constraints, particularly at the higher institution

Omorojie said the summit scheduled for January 29 at the University of Lagos will bring together government officials, universities, financial institutions, private sector players and philanthropies to rethink education financing and prepare young Nigerians for the realities of today’s digital workforce.

He said that more than 50 percent of students who drop out of higher institutions do so because they cannot afford tuition and related costs, a situation he described as a major contributor to unemployment, brain drain and irregular migration.

“Africa’s youthful population could either become an economic advantage or a liability, depending on how well education and talent development are managed.

“Education is a fundamental need, but financial exclusion has continued to shut out many promising young people. When students drop out, it feeds unemployment and social instability.

“Our mission is to build innovative and sustainable financial models that keep young Africans in school and help them become productive,” he said.

He noted that Edukate Africa is deploying blended financing solutions that include tuition guarantees, technology driven scholarship platforms, gig and remote work opportunities for students, and partnerships with universities and philanthropies to establish endowment and alumni funds.

He said that the platform pays tuition directly to institutions after verifying students’ admission and academic records, ensuring transparency and accountability for donors.

“The summit would focus on aligning education with the fast changing nature of work, driven by digital transformation, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as any university curricula are lagging behind workplace realities, leaving graduates ill prepared for employment.

“There is a clear disconnect between what students are taught and what employers need. This summit will create a roundtable where government, academia and the private sector can agree on the skills required for today’s economy and how to integrate them into learning.

“It will also examine education financing models, including how banks and financial institutions can design student friendly funding products, and how existing initiatives such as the Nigeria Education Loan Fund can be strengthened and scaled.’’

Omorojie added that Edukate Africa would use the summit to launch the CommUniversity Endowment Fund, a community led investment fund designed to generate sustainable returns that will be used to sponsor vulnerable students and support young entrepreneurs.

Unlike traditional grant models, he said the fund would invest in revenue generating businesses, with dividends channeled into education support and seed funding for student led startups.

He said the initiative would also promote innovation through activities such as Pitch My Dissertation, Africathon and inter university debates, encouraging students to turn academic research into commercial solutions and job creating ventures.

According to him, over 1,000 students and recent graduates are expected at the summit, with a partners’ pavilion providing employers and organisations direct access to top talent.

He added that Edukate Africa has already supported students in Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Uganda to complete their education, in some cases with relatively small amounts that made the difference between graduation and dropping out.

He said that the ultimate goal is to move beyond access to education and ensure that young people graduate with relevant skills, funding support and pathways into employment or entrepreneurship, thereby contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic development.

Also speaking, Tosin Adebisi, Co-Founder of Edukate Africa said the Disrupt ED Summit was designed as a disruptive and transformative convergence that would move beyond familiar conversations to practical collaboration.

Adebisi said the summit was built around a new framework called Communiversity, which seeks to integrate universities, policymakers, industry, the third sector and students into a single ecosystem.

“Rather than everyone working in silos, Communiversity brings together policymakers, universities, industry and civil society, with students at the centre, to address access to education, the future of work and Africa’s competitiveness.

“Communiversity model would leverage alumni networks, high net worth individuals and diaspora support to unlock sustainable funding for universities.

“The summit is being organised in partnership with the University of Lagos and the University of Birmingham, with support from the Federal Ministry of Education.’’

The dignitaries that would grace the occasion include, Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa; the Provost and Vice Principal of the University of Birmingham, Professor Nick, the Chief Operating Officer of Semicolon Africa, Ms Ashley Immanuel; and the Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, Mrs Olapeju Ibikwe

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FCAIB is set to launch degree programmes in partnership with FUNAAB

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IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – In a groundbreaking move, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has given the green light for the introduction of two innovative degree programmes at the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), set to kick off in the 2025/2026 academic session.

According to an official release e-signed and made available to the media by Mrs. Wilson Oyekemi, Head of the Public Relations Unit of the institution, the newly approved programmes are B.Sc. (Home Science and Management) and B.Agric. (Agricultural Science).

As stated, the next academic session will witness the official commencement of both degree programmes, which constitutes a major breakthrough in the College’s academic development.

Established in 1921, the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), originally known as the School of Agriculture, proudly stands as Nigeria’s and West Africa’s first agricultural institution, with a long and storied history.

The College’s roots trace further back to 1899, when Moor Plantation, Ibadan was established as a model farm to promote rubber cultivation and general agricultural improvement.

By 1905, the station evolved into an experimental research centre, focusing primarily on cotton production and other key agricultural studies.

The formal establishment of the School of Agriculture in 1921 marked the beginning of structured agricultural education in Nigeria.

Following the regionalization of education in 1954, the school relocated to its present site – where it has since grown into a formidable centre of agricultural learning and innovation.

Over the past century, the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, has consistently upheld its mission of contributing to Nigeria’s agricultural development through qualitative education, skills acquisition, and the production of middle-level manpower for the agricultural sector.

The institution remains committed to empowering students with practical, hands-on skills and modern knowledge tailored to meet the evolving needs of agribusiness and food production in the 21st century.

Becoming Nigeria’s Premier Agricultural Institution, FCAIB envisions becoming the foremost agricultural education institution in Nigeria’s tertiary education system – a vision strengthened by its continued academic expansion and infastructural growth.

With over 100 years of continuous service, the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan has built a strong reputation as a leader in agricultural education, training, and research across the subregion.

The College currently offers a wide range of National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes across several disciplines, including:

National Diploma Programmes:

– Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology

– Agricultural Technology

– Home and Rural Economics

– Horticultural Technology

– Cooperative Economics and Management

– Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)

– Computer Science

– Food Technology

– Office Management Technology

– Library and information Science

– Multimedia Technology

– Organic Agricultural Technology

Higher National Diploma Programmes:

– Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology (Farm Power/Post-Harvest Technology/Soil & Water options)

– Agricultural Extension and Management

– Animal Production Technology

– Crop Production Technology

– Horticultural Technology

– Agribusiness Management

– Pest Management Technology

– Science Laboratory Technology (Microbiology Option)

These programmes are designed to blend theory with practical field experience, ensuring graduates are job-ready and self-reliant in the agricultural sector.

Beyond academic instruction, FCAIB maintains a strong emphasis on research and development, particularly in areas that directly impact food production and sustainable agricultural practices.

Recent infrastructural developments at the institution included the establishment of a Meteorological Centre, a Garri Processing Plant and an Oil Palm Processing Unit, all aimed at enhancing research, student training, and community impact.

The 9th and current Provost who doubled as the 28th Head of the 105 year-old Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, Prof. Jonathan Jeremiah Atungwu, a distinguished Nigerian academic Professor of Plant Nematology and an expert in Organic Agriculture and Biopesticides development with

research focus on non-chemical crop protection options, remained a focused and visionary leader.

He is Certified locally and internationally with enviable credentials, some of which include but not limited to:

– Over 100 publications in reputable outlets

– Expertise in Organic Agriculture and Biopesticides development.

– A team player with demonstrated leadership skills and experience in various capacities: Past Dean (COLPLANT) in FUNAAB and LASU, President of several professional societies.

– Membership and leadership in international and local organizations, such as ISOFAR, ISPP, NSPP, NISOP, ADAN and many more.

Prof. Atungwu is a renowned mentor for the upcoming agricultural scientists, teachers, agropreneurs, and youths.

He is happily married, and blessed with pleasant, hardworking, and disciplined children.

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