Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa (AOPE), is set to graduate a total of 6,650 students during its 7th, 8th, and 9th combined convocation ceremonies scheduled for this month.
The convocation, which covers the graduating classes of 2022, 2023, and 2024, will be a week-long event graced by the Governor of Oyo State and Visitor to the institution, Engr. Seyi Makinde, alongside other dignitaries.
Speaking at a press conference to herald the ceremony, the Rector, Dr. Gbade Akinteye, disclosed that 1,924 students would graduate from the 2021/2022 set, 2,178 from 2022/2023, and 2,548 from 2023/2024 academic sessions.
As part of the convocation highlights, three eminent Nigerians will be conferred with the Foundation Fellowship Award for their outstanding contributions to education and society. They are: Hon. Sunday Omoyin, a Governing Board Member of TETFund; Prince Adeyinka Afonja, CEO of Ace Supermarket; and Chief Adesoji Aderemi, Managing Director of Oat Construction Nig. Ltd.
Dr. Akinteye emphasized that the convocation signifies more than just a ceremonial gathering, noting that AOPE has continued to experience remarkable growth in line with Governor Makinde’s vision for tertiary education. He recalled that the Polytechnic was recently ranked the third-best in Nigeria by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) at the National Tertiary Admission Performance Merit Award.
Highlighting achievements under his administration, the Rector noted that the institution now enjoys a stable academic calendar, enabling timely graduation of students, prompt NYSC mobilization for HND graduates, and the elimination of frequent disruptions caused by strikes.
“Our Polytechnic has maintained an excellent record of discipline, safety, and academic excellence. We are producing quality graduates, and the progress made over the past three sessions shows we are firmly on track for greater accomplishments,” he said.
He also expressed appreciation to the Governing Council, led by Prof. Kazeem Adeniyi, for its support in steering the institution toward stability and excellence.