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ILARO-YEWA – It was another epoch event when Arc. Segun Aluko PhD, Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, and Otunba Wasiu Taiwo, Chairman, Wessy Tailoring & Vocational Institute signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU), between the institutions.
According to Arc. Aluko the collaboration was a response to the global market needs with high-level professionalism, to reduce unemployment and enhance the delivery of quality technical education among the youth.
Aluko stated this on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the Board Room of FPI, during the signing of an MoU, between the Federal Polytechnic and Wessey Tailoring and Vocational Institute, both in Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State.
In his comment on the occasion, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, has commended the management of FPI and Wessey Tailoring and Vocational Institute for the vision, saying the initiative would enable youths to be meaningfully engaged and productive, just as it would engender development in the area.
The monarch also used opportunity of the occasion to call on other indigines of the Yewaland to contribute to the socio-development of their roots, saying government only cannot do everything to the citizens.
In his speech at the event, the Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Prof. Joseph Odemuyiwa, said the need to improve and work towards the sustenance of Polytechnic education has again been brought to the fore, as it remains an integral part of skill acquisition and vocational training.
Prof. Odemuyiwa noted that the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between the Federal Polytechnic and Wessey Tailoring and Vocational Institute was in line with the vision of the Prince Dapo Abiodun- led administration for the sector, by providing education beyond literacy and numeracy.
He disclosed that the signing of the MoU was a good omen for the State as the world is now tilting towards skill-based education.
The Don stated that the upgrading of some Polytechnics to Universities in the country might defeat the purpose why they were set up.
The Special Adviser maintained that the State is working towards ensuring the award of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, to further guarantee the development of skilled manpower with the view to making them self-reliant.
Prof. Odemuyiwa congratulated the Polytechnic and the Institute for the feat, saying it would assist the government in solving unemployment, reduce over-dependence on white-collar jobs and transform society by putting wealth in the palms of the people.
He urged all parties to vigorously pursue the vision, as it would in no distant time, produce the much-needed artisans for societal growth and economic development.
