BY ABU-SATAR HAMED
ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Yewa in Ogun State, has once again distinguished itself as the leading institution in Nigeria, emerging as ‘numero uno’ in the latest national ranking of higher institutions conducted by Pole Global Marketing, an international evaluation body, based on blackboard implementation and adoption, as directed by the Honourable Minister of Education.
The comprehensive evaluation covered over 180 institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country.
The ranking assessed institutions on key performance indicators such as academic excellence, innovation, institutional management, and community impact.
In a media interaction, with the Rector, Dr. Mukail Aremu Akinde, FCA, FCIT, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, he expressed his profound gratitude to God Almighty for this remarkable feat.
Speaking on behalf of the Governing Council and the entire Polytechnic community, Dr. Akinde described the news as a timely and uplifting recognition, especially as the present administration marks its third year in office.
Dr. Akinde commended his dedicated management team, staff, and students for their collective tireless efforts.
He specially lauded the Centre for Information and Communication Technology, CICT, headed by the Director, Dr. (Mrs) Jumoke Soyemi for their unwavering collaboration, which has continuously birthed groundbreaking innovations within the institution.
The Rector emphasized that this achievement is not just a celebration, but a call to greater commitment, excellence in service delivery and sustained innovation in all areas of institutional growth.
With this latest ranking, the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, once again stands tall among Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, reinforcing its reputation as a center of excellence, innovation, and academic distinction.