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Poly Ibadan renaming: Oyo deputy governor, officials meet student leaders behind closed doors

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2025

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal is currently holding a private meeting with the leadership of the student union of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in response to a protest over the recent renaming of the institution by Governor Seyi Makinde. The meeting, which is being held in the conference

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Students oppose name change of Ibadan Polytechnic, appeal to Oyo Assembly

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2025

The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, has officially appealed to the Oyo State House of Assembly, requesting a reconsideration of Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent declaration to rename the institution. This development, which has raised alarm among students, alumni, and other concerned stakeholders, is viewed as a potential threat to the

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10 Ibadan Poly Students Hospitalized After Inhaling Suspected Toxic Gas

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 12, 2025

10 students from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, collapsed on Tuesday and were rushed to the hospital after being exposed to a substance believed to be toxic gas. As of Tuesday, when this report was being compiled, the affected students were receiving medical care at government hospitals. The Oyo State government acted swiftly to address the emergency […]

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Ibadan Poly excels at the Tetfund research and creative writing event

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 2, 2024

The Tertiary Education Trust fund (TETfund), Abuja, hosted a Research for Impact Creative Writing Award. The Polytechnic, Ibadan (TPI) excelled as a team, winning two of the three awards during the research programme. The Polytechnic, Ibadan’s five-man team, which is primarily composed of lecturers from several departments, won the research competition that included

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Makinde appoints Salawu as new Deputy Rector of Poly Ibadan

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 12, 2024

Mrs Olaide Salawu has been named the Deputy Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan by Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde. This information was released in a statement on Thursday in Ibadan by the institution’s registrar, Mrs. Modupe Fawale. She said this followed Salawu’s victory at the Deputy Rectorship election held on Oct. 25, along with ratification of […]

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Governor Makinde to launch a 72-room office complex built using Ibadan Poly’s IGR

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 14, 2023

IBADAN – On December 15, during its 2023 graduation ceremony, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, will officially open a 72-room office facility that was constructed with its own internally-generated revenue (IGR). During the occasion, the institution’s radio station—which has an operating licence from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)—will also be opened. Dr.

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Former Ambassador says Nigeria needs change agents for a prosperous future

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 14, 2023

Ashimiyu Olaniyi, a former Nigerian ambassador to Pakistan, has issued a challenge to higher education institutions to generate graduates who can act as change agents and lead the country towards a bright future. Olaniyi made the statement on Wednesday during his talk at The Polytechnic’s Combined Graduation Lecture in Ibadan. His topic was “Leadership