Apostle Suleman, NBRRI boss, Orbih bags award in Auchi Polytechnic 26th-30th convocation

No fewer than five notable Nigerians that have excelled in their chosen fields and other human endeavour during the five-day long combined convocation ceremony and the 60th anniversary of Auchi Polytechnic which takes between November 12 to 16.

Dr Salisu Umar, Rector of the Polytechnic who made the disclosure, noted that the contributions of the recipients is one that needed to be appreciated in order to serve as encouragement to others.

The Rector listed the awardees to include Prof.Samson Duna, Director- General/Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) and Apostle Johnson Suleman, President Omega Fire Ministeries International.

He further named Chief Dan Orbih, a politician and businessman, the chairman of Setraco, Abu Inu-Omoru and chairman of Jof, Dr Olusegun Olugboyegun as others that will be conferred with honoourary award during the convocation.

He said that the 60th anniversary of the institution and convocation ceremony will have graduands from 26 to 30 sets convoke.

Umar reiterated his commitment to giving the Polytechnic the best and part of effort to reduce quality graduates that will in turn help in the transformation of the country.

While commending the staff and students of the institution for their dedication, the Rector said since coming on board as the rector, he has embarked on projects aimed at improving learning and teaching environment in the polytechnic.

“I am inspired by the passion and dedication of our staff and students who work tirelessly to achieve excellence in education and research.

“Your hard work and commitment do not go unnoticed, and I am grateful for the privilege to serve alongside such talented individuals.

“I remain devoted to enhancing excellence in teaching, learning, research, and developing leaders in many disciplines that makes a difference globally,” he stated.

Umar said that a total of 60,549 graduates will be conferred with Professional Diploma (PD), National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) for the combined 26th to 30th convocation ceremony.

He concluded by giving a breakdown of the graduands to include 37,058 ND, 23,470 HND and 21 Professional Diploma (PD).

According to schedule of activities for the convocation and anniversary, the event will Kickstart on November 12 with the convocation of the 23,470 Diploma graduands while the inter-relegious service, exhibitions and talk show holds on November 13.

Similarly, November 14 and 15 will see the celebration of the Polytechnic 60th anniversary and convocation lecture respectively while the main convocation ceremony and project inauguration takes place on Friday November 16.

According to the Rector, the main convocation will be proceeded with a lecture that will be delivered by the Executive Secretary of the NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje is titled: “Re-Engineering In Nigeria With The Skills Mantra: The Role of Polytechnics.”