Federal Polytechnic Ayede Achieves Strategic Milestone as SSANIP Inaugurates Pioneer Executives

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) has inaugurated the pioneer interim executive officers of its chapter at the Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo State, marking a significant milestone in strengthening institutional partnership and staff welfare within the Polytechnic.

Speaking during the inauguration, the Vice Chairman of SSANIP, Chief Ayo Bankole, informed the Rector, Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed, that the association’s presence at Federal Polytechnic Ayede is aimed at fostering a cordial, enduring, and mutually beneficial relationship between the union and the institution’s management. He emphasized that modern unionism transcends agitation, noting that it is fundamentally about constructive engagement, collaboration, and supporting the progress and achievements of the institution.

Chief Bankole commended the Rector for his humility, inclusive leadership style, and administrative maturity, describing his approach as exemplary and conducive to industrial harmony.

In his welcome address, Engr. Dr. Abdul-Hameed expressed delight at receiving the SSANIP national leadership and executives, recalling similar cordial engagements with other unions, including the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP). Drawing from his over 31 years of experience in the polytechnic system, the Rector highlighted the positive role unions can play in advancing staff welfare and institutional development. He assured the association of his openness to constructive criticism and valuable counsel at all times, reiterating management’s commitment to partnership and dialogue.

In a brief remark, the Registrar, Mr. Akin Odesola, also welcomed the SSANIP leadership to the Polytechnic, describing the inauguration as a timely and progressive step towards strengthening industrial harmony.

The inauguration ceremony also featured the conduct of elections for substantive executive positions, supervised by the SSANIP national executive led by Chief Bankole. Following a keenly contested election, Alhaji Idris Kehinde Ismail emerged as Chairman with 26 out of 46 votes, while Mr. Idowu Ayodele and Mr. Adewole Aderemi came second and third respectively. Other elected officers include Mr. Idowu Ayodele as Vice Chairman, Arch. Ishola Maruf as Secretary, Mr. Jimoh Adekunle as Assistant Secretary, Mrs. Alanu Titilayo as Treasurer, and Mr. Adewole Aderemi as Public Relations Officer.

While admonishing the newly elected executives, Chief Bankole urged them to see themselves as servants of the members rather than as bosses, stressing that selfless service and teamwork would guarantee unprecedented growth and stability for the emerging union.

The Rector congratulated the new SSANIP executives and reaffirmed the Polytechnic Management’s readiness to work closely with them in promoting peace, progress, and sustainable development within the institution.

Dignitaries present at the event included the Deputy Rector (Academic), Dr. Azeez Ojo; the Registrar, Mr. Akin Odesola; the Bursar, Alhaja Rasheedat Oladepo; the Polytechnic Librarian, Dr. Samuel Oguniyi; the Deputy Registrar, Mr. G. K. Olantinwo; the Deputy Bursar, Alhaji Lookman Buari; as well as Mr. Samson Oladejo and Mr. Raheem Aliyu of the Centre for Information, Communication and Public Relations (CICPR).