LENS Polytechnic Offa Appoints Dr. (Mrs) Mulikat Bola Aliyu as New Rector

The Governing Council and Board of Directors of LENS Polytechnic, Offa, has approved the appointment of Dr. (Mrs) Mulikat Bola Aliyu as the new Rector of the institution. This significant appointment was officially pronounced on Friday, September 12, 2025, and will take effect from September 29, 2025, for a single tenure of five (5) years.

Dr. (Mrs) Aliyu brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having served as the immediate past Deputy Rector (Academics) at the Federal Polytechnic Offa. Her tenure there was marked by outstanding service, characterized by excellent records and numerous accolades.

Equipped with substantial academic, professional, and administrative expertise, Dr. Aliyu is poised to leverage her extensive knowledge and leadership abilities at LENS Polytechnic. The Governing Council is confident that her leadership will enhance the Polytechnic’s core values of Skills, Knowledge, and Ethics, while positioning the institution among the leading polytechnics in Nigeria.

Dr. Aliyu has an impressive career trajectory as both a professional and academic librarian, having held various positions including Head of Department, Dean of the Centre for Continued Education, and Deputy Rector (Academics) at the Federal Polytechnic Offa. She is a professional member of several esteemed organizations, including the Certified Librarian of Nigeria (CLN), the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN), and the Nigerian Librarian Association, Kwara State chapter, among others. Additionally, she is a Fellow at the Institute of Policy Management Development (IPMD).

Her academic contributions include numerous publications, comprising journals, seminars, and textbooks. Beyond her professional commitments, Dr. (Mrs) Aliyu has also made notable contributions to her community, serving as the National Treasurer of the Offa Descendants Union (ODU) and participating in various local initiatives, including the commissioning of the MOPOl Barracks in Offa.

On behalf of the Proprietors, Management, staff, and students of LENS Polytechnic, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. (Mrs) Mulikat Bola Aliyu on her appointment and wish her a successful tenure.