A new set of Principal Officers who will pilot the affairs of Ekiti State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero Ekiti for the next five years have been officially inaugurated.
During the ceremony held at the Omowumi Ogunlola hall in the college premises, the Chairman, Governing Council of the school, Dr. Femi Thomas expressed optimism that the new Provost will perform exceptionally.
Dr. Thomas said the process that brought about the new Principal Officers was transparent and without crisis.
The former Commissioner said under his watch as the Chairman, Governing Council the institution now has what can be referred to as a pay day which is 26th of every month for the payment of salary, while appreciating Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji for his support for the College.
He appreciated the college Community for their cooperation which he said had made the council to record much success.
Dr. Thomas listed some of his achievements to include introduction of digital timetable, CCTV cameras, biometric devices for all members of staff, wifi, provision of palliative to staff on level 1 to 5, hybrid Identity cards, saying office spaces will be provided for the use of staff before the end of this year, while the use of projectors in classes will be introduced.
He stated that students of the institution will henceforth be awarded three different certificates after their graduation, as some courses like Information Communication Technology have been introduced to equip the students with other skills apart from their respective course of study.
According to him, the College will soon transmit into polytechnic status, while appreciating the Ajero of Ijero-Ekiti, Oba Adewole Adebayo for releasing 118 hectares of land for the for the expected upgrade.
Earlier during the official handover ceremony, the Chairman, Governing Council lauded the outgone Principal Officers for their dedication to duty which he said had transformed the institution.
Speaking on behalf of other Principal Officers, the Provost, Ekiti State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero Ekiti, Dr. Olufemi Olubamise promised to embark on smart digital transformation and academic excellence, capacity building and human capital development, advancing students welfare and learning environment, leveraging infrastructure renewal and financial sustainability and effective strategic leadership and institutional governance.
Dr Olubamise also pledged to work with people of like minds in a bid to take the college to enviable heights.
The Provost appreciated Governor Biodun Oyebanji for the opportunity given to him to occupy the new office, while also commending the Chairman, Governing Council, Dr Femi Thomas for his support.
While speaking, the Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP in the institution, Comrade Victor Oluwatuyi promised to work with the management and the Governing Council to ensure smooth academic calendar.
Also, the SSANIP Chairman, Comrade Femi Fakiya and his NASUP counterpart, Comrade Olusegun Opemipo congratulated the new set of Management, with a pledge to give the needed support to the management for peace to reign in the school.
The SUG President, Ayanbisi Fortunate said upgrading the College to a Polytechnic status will boost the morale of the students, after which the students presented an award to the Chairman Governing Council, Dr Femi Thomas.
The Technical Advisor, Office of Transformation and Service Delivery, Pastor Kayode Odunayo called on members of staff to collaborate with the new management in order for them to succeed in their assignment.
In his congratulatory message, the Rector of Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti, Dr. Sunday Osinkolu-Ajeigbe rejoiced with the principal Officers of the institution, expressing hope that the school will witness growth under their watch.
Other Principal Officers are: Mrs Iyabo Oladapo as Deputy Provost, Sunday Ayodeji as the Registrar, Dada Kolade-Bursar, Femi Folorunso-Librarian.
Highlight of the event was inspection of a guard of honour mounted by the security guards of the institution during which the Provost charged them to be more committed to the duty of protecting the school.
