By Ahmad Saka
The newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo, Dr. Yusuf Muhammad, has reaffirmed the Governing Council’s dedication to repositioning the Polytechnic for greater achievements.
Dr Yusuf said this when he interacted with the Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo community on campus including the management, staff and students.
He described Kaltungo polytechnic as one of the indispensable to Nigeria’s industrial and technological aspirations, and acknowledged the contributions of the polytechnics to middle-level manpower development in the country which he said has remained critical to national growth.
A statement distributed to reporters by the Public Relations Officer of the Polytechnic Umar D Yusuf said , the Chairman stressed the need for sustained investment in the polytechnic system, stressing, “The country’s quest for technological advancement cannot be achieved without well-funded and properly equipped technical institutions.”
He said, “We are always partners in progress. Everything we do is to improve and make things work better.”
Dr.Yusuf thanked the staff and students for the warm reception accorded him.
He said that he has listened to the concerns, suggestions, and expectations from both staff unions and the student body and described the interaction as timely ,and will help to strengthen dialogue, promote transparency, and foster unity of purpose within the Polytechnic community.
Chairman commended the Rector of the Polytechnic Dr. Ibrahim Babale Gashua and his management team, for maintaining a cordial working relationship with the unions and for creating an enabling environment for teaching, learning, and service delivery, and for infrastructural development and academic excellence.
He also applauded students for their discipline and commitment to academic excellence.
Dr. Yusuf reassured the Polytechnic community of the Council’s continued support for projects and policies that will enhance infrastructure, staff welfare, and student experience on campus.
Speaking at the occasion, representatives of staff and students expressed appreciation to Dr. YUsuf's leadership, support and contributions towards improving infrastructure, staff welfare and academic standards at the institution.
They said that the visit of the Chairman has boosted their morale and zeal to do more and commended the Governing Council for their commitment to the growth and development of the institution.
In a related development, the Chairman of the Governing Council Dr. Yusuf Muhammad has conducted inspections of completed and ongoing projects at both permanent and take-off sites of the institution.
He expressed satisfaction with the progress of work being undertaken and commended the Polytechnic Management for their commitment to ensure infrastructural development.
Dr. Yusuf urged the contractors to adhere strictly to specifications and timelines, and assured the Polytechnic community of the Governing Council’s continued support.
He was conducted round the project sites by the Rector, Dr. Ibrahim Babale Gashua, the Deputy Rector, Miss Eldah Ephraim Buba, the Director Works and Physical Planning and other principal officers of the institution.
Dr. Yusuf Muhammad was recently appointed the Chairman of the Governing Council by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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