Kogi State Polytechnic Appoints Dr. Godwin Onamah as New Deputy Rector

The Governing Council of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, through its Chairman, Barr. Sanni Shaibu, has approved the appointment of Dr. Godwin Ojodomo Onamah as the new Deputy Rector of the institution, pending ratification at its next sitting.

The appointment brings to the helm of the Polytechnic an accomplished academic, seasoned administrator, public servant and distinguished professional whose career spans nearly three decades of teaching, institutional administration and public service.

Dr. Onamah holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Local Government Administration, an http://M.Sc. in Public Administration and a B.A. (Hons) in Public Administration.

He has had an exceptional academic progression at Kogi State Polytechnic, rising from Lecturer III in 1996 to Chief Lecturer in 2010, a position he has occupied till date.

His professional journey has been complemented by certifications in IT Management, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security and Emerging Technology, reflecting a commitment to contemporary knowledge and institutional transformation.

His administrative record within the Polytechnic is extensive. He has served as Head of Department, Public Administration; Dean, Directorate of Students Services; Director, Academic Planning Unit; Member, Governing Council representing the Academic Board; and Director, Advancement, Support and Linkages.

In these capacities, he has participated in and led several committees dealing with accreditation, strategic planning, academic restructuring, institutional reporting, examination security, curriculum development, business activities and other critical areas of Polytechnic administration.

Beyond the Polytechnic, Dr. Onamah has also served at the highest level as Honourable Commissioner for Works, Kogi State, from 2014 to 2016, in addition to his earlier service with the Civil Service Commission, Lokoja.

His professional credentials include Fellow of the Institute of Industrial Administration of Nigeria, Fellow of the Institute of Policy Management Development and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria, while maintaining membership of other professional bodies, including the Nigerian Political Science Association and the Nigeria Institute of Management.

A recipient of numerous institutional, professional and community awards, Dr. Onamah assumes leadership with an extensive understanding of the demands of higher education administration and institutional development.

His appointment comes with the expectation that his wealth of experience will contribute meaningfully to the continued advancement of Kogi State Polytechnic.