AKWAPOLY Acting Rector Charts Bold Vision for Institutional Transformation in Strategic Staff Meeting
The Acting Rector of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Dr. Akanimo Jonah, convened a strategic staff meeting on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, at the Polytechnic Library Conference Hall, signaling a fresh era of purposeful leadership and institutional revitalization.
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The Acting Rector of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Dr. Akanimo Jonah, convened a strategic staff meeting on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, at the Polytechnic Library Conference Hall, signaling a fresh era of purposeful leadership and institutional revitalization.
Key Highlights of the Meeting:
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Expression of Gratitude: Dr. Jonah thanked His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno, Ph.D, for appointing him Acting Rector, describing the role as a solemn trust that he intends to honor through integrity, diligence, and impactful leadership.
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Vision and Institutional Repositioning:
- Reposition Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic as a beacon of excellence, innovation, self-reliance, and national relevance in technical and vocational education.
- Strengthen the Polytechnic’s role in industrial growth, entrepreneurship, and technological advancement.
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A.R.I.S.E Agenda Alignment:
- Establish Entrepreneurship Incubation Hubs.
- Enforce mandatory Entrepreneurship Curriculum across all departments.
- Launch business plan competitions with seed funding to foster innovation and student enterprise.
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Academic Programmes and Global Orientation:
- Introduce market-driven, relevant academic programmes to meet evolving industry needs.
- Position the Polytechnic as a global village of learning, attracting students nationwide and internationally.
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Infrastructure Development:
- Commitment to improve classrooms, laboratories, workshops, offices, and other essential facilities to support effective teaching, research, and administration.
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Staff Welfare and Governance:
- Prioritize staff wellbeing, recognizing a motivated workforce as vital for institutional success.
- Promote inclusive, transparent, and dialogue-driven leadership, collaborating with unions to maintain a peaceful industrial environment.
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Strategic Partnerships:
- Collaborate with government agencies, private organizations, professional bodies, and international institutions to enhance staff development, student industrial training, research funding, and curriculum innovation.
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Tribute: The meeting concluded with a minute of silence for the late Head of General Studies Department, Mrs. Ime Etuk, and a vote of thanks by Dr. Unwana Udoette, Dean of School of Applied Sciences.
Attendance: The session saw the participation of the Acting Registrar, Polytechnic Librarian, Bursar, Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments, and representatives of ASUP, SANNIP, and NASU, alongside other staff members.
Dr. Jonah’s leadership is set to drive academic excellence, innovation, and national relevance, marking a decisive step toward making Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, the leading Polytechnic in Nigeria.
