Affiliation: UNILORIN and OSPOLY Sign MoU for Degree Programs
The University of Ilorin and Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch ten degree programmes at the Polytechnic. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, expressed the mutual vision of both institutions to promote academic excellence and holistic student development.
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The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN),and Osun State Polytechnic (OSPOLY) Iree, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch ten degree programmes at the Polytechnic.
The ten degree programmes encompass Mathematics and Computer Science from the Faculty of Physical Sciences, Mass Communication from the Faculty of Communication and Information Science, Accounting and Business Administration from the Faculty of Management Sciences, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering, along with Microbiology and Food Science Technology from the Faculty of Agriculture.
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The MoU was signed in the office of the Vice Chancellor, in the presence of Principal Officers and Council members from both institutions.
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, expressed the mutual vision of both institutions to promote academic excellence and holistic student development. Prof. Egbewole reaffirmed the University’s global reputation for integrity, stating its commitment to maintaining high academic standards in the certificate-awarding processes.
He said, “We also want to plead that as a University, we don’t cut corners, and we hope you will also go by the rules as regards the processes leading to the award of our certificates”.
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Recognizing the rich institutional heritage of Osun State Polytechnic, the Vice Chancellor praised the Polytechnic for its dedication to meeting and exceeding the stringent criteria set by the University Centre for Affiliated Institutions. He also thanked the Chairman of the Governing Council of the Osun State Polytechnic for his exemplary leadership in leading the team to the MoU signing, noting that his presence underscored the importance he placed on the MoU signing ceremony.
Prof. Egbewole expressed optimism that the collaboration between UNILORIN and Osun State Polytechnic would thrive, benefit students, and contribute to the progress of education in Nigeria.
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Earlier, the Chairman of the Governing Council of the Osun State Polytechnic, Hon. Diran Ayanbeku, conveyed his confidence that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the most sought-after University in Nigeria marks a significant milestone for the institution, as it signaled an expansion of its academic offerings. Hon. Ayanbeku expressed hope that with the launch of the initial ten programmes, there will be an addition of more programmes in the near future, driven by the exceptional performance and patronage of these initial programmes.
Echoing the sentiments of the institution’s Council Chairman, the Rector of the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Mr Kehinde Adeyemi Alabi, looked forward to the expansion of such opportunities to include more programmes in the near future.
The Rector expressed his gratitude to the Vice Chancellor, Senate and Management of the University of Ilorin for the opportunity to establish an affiliation with the Most Outstanding University in Nigeria on ten programmes. He noted that the affiliation would foster collaboration between both institutions and raise the standards of education in the polytechnic. Mr Adeyemi said, “Today marks a historic milestone, solidifying the close academic relationship between our two institutions”.
