Kogi State Polytechnic Rector, Prof. Avidime, Drives Institutional Reform with New Strategic Appointments
Kogi State Polytechnic Rector, Prof. Avidime, Drives Institutional Reform with New Strategic Appointments
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In a bid to strengthen institutional efficiency and reinforce operational standards, Kogi State Polytechnic Rector, Prof. S.S. Avidime, embarked earlier this week on a hands-on campus tour to assess administrative operations at the Directorate of Information Technology and Resource Center (DITRC) and its annexes.
The tour, which took place on Tuesday, 24th February, included an unannounced visit where he inspected technological equipment, reviewed the JAMB registration point, and engaged with staff to evaluate dedication and operational readiness, ensuring alignment with the Polytechnic’s strategic objectives under his visionary leadership.
Following the assessments, the Rector approved key strategic appointments to bolster leadership and enhance efficient service delivery. On 26th February, Abu Isah Okikiri was appointed Acting Co-ordinator of DITRC, tasked with managing digital systems, hardware maintenance, and technology-driven initiatives. Subsequently, on 27th February, John Amos Onimisi was appointed Acting Co-ordinator of the Directorate of Public Relations, entrusted with strengthening communication, promoting transparency, and effectively projecting the Polytechnic’s milestones to internal and external audiences.
Together, these appointments reflect a deliberate synergy between technology and communication, reinforcing operational efficiency, institutional growth, and stakeholder confidence. Under Prof. Avidime’s visionary leadership, the Polytechnic continues to advance excellence, modernize its administrative systems, and solidify its reputation as a leading centre of learning and innovation.
Abu Isah Okikiri who was appointed to coordinate the DITRC is an alumnus of Kogi State Polytechnic, graduating from the Department of Computer Science and presently a staff of the directorate, where he has been appointed as Acting Co-ordinator. Apart from his academic qualifications, his professional experience includes:
- Instructor, Ehistech Computer Institute — 2012
- Computer Software Installation & Networking, Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi State — 2013
- Computer Hardware & Software Engineering, Shello Global Concept and ICT Consultant, Shello Computer Training Institute, Training Over 400 Students on Hardware, Application Packages & Spreadsheets — 2015
- Training on Computer Applications & Networking, Local Government Service Commission, Kogi State — 2016
- System Maintenance, Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi State — 2017
- Technical Member, E-Exams, DITRC, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja — 2021/2022 Academic Session
- Head, Hardware Maintenance, DITRC, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja — 2022 Till Date
- Training Instructor, DITRC Staff Members on System Maintenance, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja — 2022
- Technical Member, E-Exams, DITRC, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja — 2022/2023 Academic Session
- Center Technical Staff, Police CBT Examination, DITRC, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja — 2024
- Center Technical Staff, JAMB Mock E-Examination, DITRC, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja — 2024
- Center Technical Staff, JAMB Examination, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja — 2024
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- Certification on Cybercrime and System Security, Oasis Computer Engineering Institute — 2010
- Certification in Computer Cyber Crime, Pan-Atlantic University (in collaboration with University of Pretoria, South Africa; affiliated with Lagos Business School) — 2016
- Advanced Digital Empowerment Programme for Tertiary Institutions (DiSCET) – Digital Skills, Cyber Security & Emerging Technologies, Digital Bridge Institute — 2023
Similarly, the Rector approved the appointment of John Amos Onimisi as Acting Co-ordinator, Directorate of Public Relations at Kogi State Polytechnic. This appointment is strategically significant to the Polytechnic’s institutional advancement, as it strengthens the coordination of information management, enhances corporate visibility, and promotes coherent stakeholder engagement.
John Amos Onimisi is a graduate of Political Science from Kogi State University, now Prince Abubakar Audu University. He is presently a Lecturer and Researcher at Kogi State Polytechnic, where he engages in teaching, research, and intellectual discourse, previously with the School of General and Communication Studies, but recently redeployed to the Department of Public Administration.
Beyond the classroom, he is an author, literary documentarist, and media enthusiast with profound knowledge of information management and strategic communication. John Amos Onimisi excels at transforming complex administrative and political information into clear, compelling messages that foster public understanding and trust. With expertise in strategic communication and media engagement, he can effectively promote transparency, enhance stakeholder interaction, and strengthen positive perception of institutions in both public and academic spheres.
By positioning the Directorate to drive transparent communication and project the institution’s reforms, achievements, and academic milestones effectively, the appointment reinforces public confidence and supports the broader agenda of institutional growth and reputation building under the distinguished leadership of Prof. S.S. Avidime. In complementary fashion, the concurrent appointment of an Acting Co-ordinator for DITRC creates a strategic synergy between digital infrastructure and institutional communication, ensuring that technological systems efficiently support information dissemination, data management, and modern administrative processes.
Together, these appointments signal a deliberate alignment of technology and public engagement, laying a solid operational foundation as the Rector’s administration at Kogi State Polytechnic gains full momentum.
