Rufus Giwa Polytechnic
{{Short description|Tertiary learning institution in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria}}
{{Infobox college
| image = Rufus Giwa Polytechnic gate, Owo, Ondo state2.jpg
| name = Rufus Giwa Polytechnic
| type = Public
| established = 1979
| accreditation = Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
| rector = Olorunwa Adegun
| city = Owo, Ondo State
| postalcode = 341104
| country = Nigeria
| website = [http://www.rugipo.edu.ng/cms/ Official website]
}}
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic is a tertiary learning institution in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. The National Board for Technical Education has approved it as a state-owned Polytechnic.{{cite web
|url=http://www.nbte.gov.ng/institutions.html
|title=APPROVED STATE POLYTECHNICS IN NIGERIA
|publisher=National Board for Technical Education
|accessdate=2010-03-28}} It is also accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.{{cite web
|url = http://www.ican-ngr.org/main.php?section=2&pageid=33
|title = Accredited Tertiary Institutions
|publisher = Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
|accessdate = 2010-03-28
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110720101627/http://www.ican-ngr.org/main.php?section=2&pageid=33
|archive-date = 2011-07-20
|url-status = dead
}}
The Polytechnic was established by edict in 1979 with the name The Polytechnic, Owo by the outgone Military Governor Sunday Tuoyo., While it began its activities in January 1980.{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://rugipo.edu.ng/ |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo |language=en-US}} The Executive Governor Adekunle Ajasin began to operate the Polytechnic immediately he assumed office in early 1980. It was renamed Ondo State Polytechnic in 1990. By 2010, the polytechnic had over 4,000 students.{{cite web
|url = http://www.rufusgiwapoly.com/AboutUs/tabid/53/Default.aspx
|title = About Us
|publisher = Rufus Giwa Polytechnic
|accessdate = 2010-03-28
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091226180150/http://www.rufusgiwapoly.com/AboutUs/tabid/53/Default.aspx
|archivedate = 2009-12-26
}}
The Polytechnic has several department in the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Technology, LEMS, etc.The Ondo State Government's primary mandate for the Institution is to provide middle-level manpower in science and technology fields. This initiative aims to enhance technological development in Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole. It has a mandate of training and developing techniques in Applied Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Accounting, Commerce and Home Economics.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-09|title=List of Courses Offered by Rufus Giwa Polytechnic|url=https://www.myschoolgist.com/ng/rufus-giwa-poly-courses/|access-date=2021-06-05|website=www.myschoolgist.com|language=en}}
Rectors
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic had the following rectors: Mr Olusegun Arodudu, Dr Adeyeri, Prof Adedimila, Mr Alao, Mr Ogundowole, Prof Peter Fapetu, prof ajibefun, Engr Ologunagba and Mr Gani Ogundahunsi .The present acting Rector of the polytechnics is Olorunwa Adegun.{{Cite web |title=Rector laments as Ondo poly fails to hold convocation for 11 years {{!}} Pulse Nigeria |url=https://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/local/rector-laments-as-ondo-poly-fails-to-hold-convocation-for-11-years-2024072707352891750 |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=www.pulse.ng |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Dada |first=Peter |date=2019-10-08 |title=Rufus Giwa Poly gets new rector |url=https://punchng.com/rufus-giwa-poly-gets-new-rector/ |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}
Rename of the institution
In June 2003, the Polytechnic was renamed after Chief Rufus Folusho Giwa, a prominent businessman from Ondo who had become president of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN).{{cite web
|url = http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2003/06/20/20030620dia01.html
|title = Giwa's Glorious But Painful Exit
|author = Yemi Akinsuyi
|work = ThisDay
|date = 2003-06-20
|accessdate = 2010-03-28
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050130142908/http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2003/06/20/20030620dia01.html
|archive-date = 2005-01-30
|url-status = dead
}} Students protested the change of name and the school was shut down, only reopening on 29 September 2003.{{cite web
|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-24522130_ITM
|title=Ondo Government Re-Opens Rufus Giwa Poly.
|work=Vanguard
|author=Dayo Johnson
|date=September 26, 2003
|accessdate=2010-03-28}} In July 2009, the polytechnic closed down due to a strike by the staff over non-payment of 10 months monetization arrears.{{cite web
|url=http://odili.net/news/source/2009/jul/31/604.html
|title=Strike paralyses activities at Rufus Giwa poly
|author=Yinka Oladoyinbo
|date=July 31, 2009
|work=Nigerian Tribune
|accessdate=2010-03-28}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}} In February 2010, Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko inaugurated a 16-person governing council for the polytechnic.{{cite web
|url=http://www.ondostate.gov.ng/state_news_det.php?id=64
|publisher=Ondo State Government
|title=Governor Mimiko inaugurates new Governing Council for Rufus Giwa Poly, Owo
|date=1 Feb 2010
|accessdate=2010-03-28
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224022515/http://www.ondostate.gov.ng/state_news_det.php?id=64
|archive-date=24 February 2012
|url-status=dead
}} In March 2010, Mimiko said that his government had paid the monetisation arrears of N210 million owed to the polytechnic.{{cite web
|url=http://www.thengnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5798:mimiko-restates-commitment-to-workers-welfare&catid=67:appointments&Itemid=159
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214645/http://www.thengnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5798:mimiko-restates-commitment-to-workers-welfare&catid=67:appointments&Itemid=159
|url-status=dead
|archive-date=3 March 2016
|title=Mimiko restates commitment to workers' welfare
|date=25 March 2010
|author=TOSIN FODEKE
|work=The Guardian
|accessdate=2010-03-28}}
Courses offered
- Accountancy
- Agriculture Engineering And Technology
- Agricultural Technology
- Animal Health And Production Technology
- Agricultural And Bio- Environmental Engineering Technology
- Architectural Technology
- Arts And Design
- Banking And Finance
- Building Technology
- Business Administration and Management
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Cooperative Economics and Management
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Technology
- Estate Management And Valuation
- Fisheries Technology
- Food Technology
- Forestry Technology
- Horticultural Technology
- Hospitality Management
- Insurance
- Library And Information Science
- Leisure and Tourism Management
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Mechatronics
- MICROFINANCE and Enterprise Development
- Nutrition And Dietetics
- Office Technology And Management
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Public Administration
- Quality Surveying
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Social Development
- Statistics
- Surveying And Geo-Informatics
- Urban And Regional Planning
- Taxation
- Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology{{Cite web |title=List of Courses Offered by Rufus Giwa Polytechnic |url=https://www.myschoolgist.com/ng/rufus-giwa-poly-courses/ |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=www.myschoolgist.com |language=en}}
Admission requirements
Seeking admission into Rufus Giwa polytechnics Ondo state, Aspirant must have 5 credit pass in west Africa examination council(WAEC), or National Examination council (NECO), Or NABTEB, Including English and mathematics. And also must have the Equivalent cut off mark, for Joint Admission matriculation Board exam(JAMB) for the year.
Library
The Library began its operation in 1980 with opening stock of 2800 volumes of information materials. It was established to provide academic support to the institution. The library had made provision for relevant information materials and equipment towards the achievement of its major goals so that the advancement of quality education and technological advancement.{{Cite news |last=Joseph |first=Kehinde |title=USE OF POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY BY STUDENTS OF RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC, OWO, NIGERIA |url=https://www.academia.edu/17048334 |access-date=2024-05-21}}
Project commission
On 2 October 2020 the former governor of Ondo state Rotimi Akeredolu commissioned a Radio station that was built by the school. A new bursar building was also commissioned alongside the radio station in the school.{{Cite web |last=Olafusi |first=Ebunoluwa |date=2020-10-01 |title=Akeredolu inaugurates projects at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic |url=https://www.thecable.ng/akeredolu-inaugurates-projects-at-rufus-giwa-polytechnic/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=TheCable |language=en-US}}
Gallery
Artisan center, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo state2.jpg|Artisan center, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo
Department of Art and Industrial Design, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo state.jpg|Department of Art and Industrial Design, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo state
Department of Public Administration, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo state.jpg|Department of Public Administration, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo
TETfund building, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo state.jpg|TETfund building, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Guesthouse, Owo, Ondo state2.jpg|Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Guesthouse, Owo
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic gate, Owo, Ondo state3.jpg|Rufus Giwa Polytechnic gate, Owo
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic gate, Owo, Ondo state.jpg|Another view of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic gate, Owo
See also
References
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External links
- {{cite web
|title = Welcome to Our Site
|publisher = Rufus Giwa polytechnic
|url = http://www.rugipo.edu.ng
|accessdate = 2013-11-19
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120128101408/http://rugipo.edu.ng/
|archivedate = 2012-01-28
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Category:1979 establishments in Nigeria
Category:Educational institutions established in 1979