By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja.
NATIONAL Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS), Kogi State Polytechnic chapter, has commissioned a newly constructed Relaxation Centre and named it after the Rector of the institution, Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman.
A statement from the polytechnic, signed by Mrs Uredo Omale, Director, Public Relations and Protocol said the “Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman Relaxation Centre” was so named to honour the Rector in recognition of his visionary leadership.
Comrade Kuburat Adekunle, NAKOSS President, said the relaxation centre was built to provide a conducive environment for students to relax and study.
She added that it was named after the Rector as “a mark of honour for his visionary leadership, tireless commitment, and invaluable contributions to the institution’s growth and development.”
Kuburat highlighted the Association’s notable achievements under her leadership in the Polytechnic to include, the replacement of whiteboards in Halls M2, A2, R1, R3, and the Computer Science Hall.
Others are the renovation of signboards showcasing the Institution’s values, provision of solar streetlights at the Itakpe campus, and the erection of the students’ Relaxation Centre.
She expressed her gratitude to the Polytechnic Management and NAKOSS Executive members for their collaborative efforts in bringing the project to fruition.
The Rector, Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman, represented by the Deputy Rector, Dr Samuel Taiwo Olowo, commended the NAKOSS President and her Executive for their visionary leadership and commitment to leaving a lasting legacy.
He also eulogized the NAKOSS Patron and Matron, Engr Abdullahi Ayni Adamu and Dr (Mrs) Ayodele Oluwakemi respectively for their invaluable support and guidance, which collectively led to the achievement of the feat.
The Rector also lauded NAKOSS leadership for the prudent management of resources, a trait which must have been inspired by the his exemplary financial management, which has earned him several awards.
He congratulated the Association’s leadership for the feats, and praised their hard work, dedication, and vision that made the commissioning of the Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman Relaxation Centre a reality.
The Principal Officers of the Polytechnic, in their goodwill messages, unanimously urged successive administrations of NAKOSS to build upon the laid legacy of remarkable achievements.
They also commended the President for exemplary leadership, value addition, and earning Management’s applause, which they noted, would endure long after her tenure.
Highlights of the commissioning ceremony was the official decoration of the Patron and Matron and an award of honour to the Dean, Directorate of Students’ Services, Dr John Aliyu in recognition of their invaluable support, commitment, and guidance to the Association. (Ends)