President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Isiaka Tunji Adelabu as the substantive Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State.
The appointment, which took effect on August 5, 2026, was disclosed on Tuesday by the Acting Director of the Centre for Information, Communication and Public Relations (CICPR) of the institution, Mr. Sunday Adepoju, who quoted an official announcement issued by the Registrar, Mr. Akinlolu Akinpade.
According to the Registrar, the appointment was approved by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
Dr. Adelabu, a Chartered Accountant and Chief Lecturer in the Department of Accountancy at the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, brings considerable academic and administrative experience to his new position.
Prior to his appointment, he served the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, in various capacities, including Head of Department, Dean of School and Deputy Rector (Administration).
The Registrar said Dr. Adelabu’s wealth of experience, academic contributions and administrative competence would contribute significantly to the continued growth and development of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede.
With the appointment, Dr. Adelabu becomes the second substantive Rector of the institution.
The Registrar, on behalf of the Polytechnic’s Management, staff and students, called for maximum support, cooperation and commitment from all stakeholders as the new Rector assumes office.
He expressed confidence that Dr. Adelabu would provide purposeful leadership and advance the vision and mission of the institution, while taking the Polytechnic to greater heights.
The statement also conveyed the goodwill of the Governing Council, Management, staff and students to the new Rector, with prayers and wishes for wisdom, strength and the capacity to successfully discharge the responsibilities of his office.
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