Polytechnic Education, Major Contributor To Nigeria’s Economic, Technological Development- Ooni Of Ife

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, OJAJA II, has expressed confidence in polytechnic education in Nigeria

The traditional ruler described polytechnic education as a major contributor to the economic and technological development of the country.

The Ooni stated this while receiving authorities of The Polytechnic Ibadan (TPI),  who paid a courtesy call on him at his palace in Ife.

Ogunwusi noted that the tutoring he received at TPI,  in his days as a student, adequately prepared him for future challenges in life.

He, however, accepted the homecoming programme being designed by the institution,  to celebrate him on a date to be agreed upon.

The royalty expressed happiness and willingness to return to the institution that taught him that hard work,  was the panacea to poverty.

Earlier, The Rector of  TPI,  Prof. Kazeem Adebiyi,  had observed that the story of TPI ,  would not be complete without mentioning the Ooni.

He said: “The polytechnic produced the royal father and other distinguished Nigerians, including governors, senators, business icons and industrialists among others.

“The Ooni of Ife cut his teeth at the Mechanical Engineering Department of the institution,  where he bagged a National Diploma,  before proceeding to the university for further academic laurels.”

The homecoming programme planned to celebrate the Ooni,  would also encourage the current students of the institution to work hard and excel, as the world remained  at their feet. The rector added.