As a way of marking the upcoming convocation ceremonies of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commissioned several projects to enhance the learning facility, commending the management of the institution for efficiently using resources allocated to it by the fund.
The convocation ceremonies slated to hold from 12th to 23rd within the polytechnic in Owo, Ondo state ushered in glad tidings as the TETFund team, led by a BoT member representing the Southwest, Rt. Hon. Sunday Adepoju, made a courtesy call on the Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Akure.
During their visitation to RUGIPO, several projects supported by TETFund were commissioned, these includes: the Faculty of Applied sciences building, Faculty of Engineering Technology building, 250-twin lecture theater, construction and furnishing of academic staff offices, among others.
Speaking at the event, the team leader reiterated TETFUND’s unwavering support for the institution in the areas of infrastructure and capacity strengthening. Adepoju also remarked on RUGIPO’s excellence and accountability, adding that the polytechnic has ensured no project was abandoned .
In his reaction, Governor Aiyedatiwa, who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, thanked TETFund for its partnership and support for the state-owned tertiary institutions.
In his words, “You have displayed your capacity and partnership and lived to the objects of TETFUND as a truly intervention institution by the number of projects executed in our public institutions in Ondo state. We want to thank you and ask for more”.
He commended the founding fathers of TETFUND and President Bola Tinubu, for raising the standards of performance for the fund and also investing in education, emphasising the President’s creation and funding of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), aimed at increasing access to higher education for Nigerian youths.
