SUBEB Boss Visits Kogi Poly Rector, Encourages Stronger Synergy

The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Professor Salihu Sanusi Avidime, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, received the Chairman of the Kogi State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Mallam Abdulrazaq Muhammad Yusuf, during a courtesy visit to his office.

The visit explored opportunities for strategic collaboration between the two institutions, particularly in strengthening the Kogi State Polytechnic Staff School as a model for quality basic education through teacher capacity building, curriculum enrichment, ICT integration, and educational innovation. The partnership is also expected to extend to research and policy support, technical and vocational education initiatives, and other programmes designed to create a seamless progression from basic to tertiary education while advancing human capital development in Kogi State.

According to Mallam Muhammad, the visit underscored SUBEB's commitment to fostering a robust institutional partnership with the Polytechnic, anchored on a shared vision of advancing quality education and human capital development across the state.

He noted that strengthening collaboration between both institutions would promote knowledge exchange, enhance educational outcomes, and create a seamless pathway for academic growth from the foundational to the tertiary level, ultimately contributing to the state's overall educational development.

The SUBEB Chairman praised the Rector's early strides in office and assured him of the Board's unwavering support.

In his remarks, Professor Avidime described the visit as novel and expressed gratitude for the goodwill shown.

He acknowledged SUBEB's role in laying a strong foundation for basic education in the state, which reflects in the academic performance of children as they grow.

The Rector pledged that the Polytechnic would continue to partner with SUBEB to ensure smooth academic progress for every child in Kogi State.