Osun Health College unveils plan to upgrade to a polytechnic

The Governing Council of Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, has announced intentions to convert the college from a monotechnic to a fully established polytechnic, calling on staff, students, and other stakeholders for their support.

This announcement was made by the newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Council, Abayomi Adegoke, during his official assumption of office at the college on Wednesday.

Adegoke, who urged everyone involved to join hands in achieving the objective, promised to make staff and student welfare a top priority.

“It is my goal to improve the welfare of staff and students. Staff welfare is very important to enhance their productivity, and if there are no students in this College, all of us, both the political appointees and civil servants, will not be engaged here. Therefore, improvement of students’ welfare in this College is imperative.

“Another goal of mine, which is a major landmark because it will be a turning point in the history of this institution, is geared towards the upgrading/advancement of the College from being a monotechnic to a full-fledged polytechnic. I pledge to serve with integrity, transparency, and unwavering dedication to the ideals that define our Government and the dream of the founding fathers of this institution.

“The task of moving this Institution forward is sacrosanct, and all hands must be on deck to achieve it. Hence, new goals must be set and pursued collectively by the Governing Board, the Management, the Institution as a whole, and the host community, the Ijesa Land,” Adegoke said.

He also promised to work in close partnership with council members, the provost, the college management, the student union, alumni, and various collaborators to strengthen the college’s standards in response to labour market needs.

The chairman added: “I am convinced, beyond reasonable doubt, that we have all it takes to achieve these goals. I commit to listening to my colleagues, the Board Members, the Management and Staff, the Students, our political leaders, and our wider community.”

Speaking at the event, the Provost of the College, Dr. Lateef Raheem, affirmed the administration’s willingness to collaborate with the board to improve the institution.

Raheem also applauded the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for choosing someone with “Unique talents, expertise to the work of our dear College to further our vision of promoting a world where academics, health research data and teaching resources are openly available.”