the Polytechnic, Ibadan
{{Short description|Polytechnic in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2015}}
{{Infobox university
| name = The Polytechnic, Ibadan
| native_name = Ise loogun ise
| image = Poly Ibadan exit gate.jpg
| type = Public polytechnic
| established = 1970
| founder =
| rector = Dr. Taiwo Abideen Lasisi
| city = Ibadan
| country = Nigeria
| campus_type = Urban
| website = www.polyibadan.edu.ng
}}
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The Polytechnic, Ibadan (also called Poly Ibadan) is an institution of higher learning in Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria.{{Cite web|title = -::Official Website of The Polytechnic, Ibadan|url = http://www.polyibadan.edu.ng/|website = www.polyibadan.edu.ng|access-date = 2016-02-24}} Founded in August 1970, Poly Ibadan is similar to other polytechnics in Nigeria. The institution was founded to offer an alternative form of higher education, with a specific focus on acquiring technical skills distinct from traditional universities..{{Cite web|title=THE POLYTECHNIC IBADAN - VSESC|url=http://www.polyibadan.edu.ng/vsec.html|access-date=2021-05-25|website=www.polyibadan.edu.ng}} The vocational and skills acquisition center aims to guarantee that students acquire mastery in a skill before graduating, while also offering skills training to the local community.Poly Ibadan is also well known for its unique slogan written in Yoruba language as Ise loogun ise which means 'Work is the antidote for poverty', a classical Yoruba adage which stresses that hard work is the way out of poverty.{{Cite web|date=2021-06-27|title=Insecurity: Ibadan polytechnic suspends public activities indefinitely|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/470300-insecurity-ibadan-polytechnic-suspends-public-activities-indefinitely.html|access-date=2021-08-23|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|date=2021-06-28|title=Ibadan poly suspends activities over insecurity|url=https://guardian.ng/news/ibadan-poly-suspends-activities-over-insecurity/|access-date=2021-08-23|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}
Curriculum
The institution offers a wide range of specialized short courses for the purpose of improving the vocational capabilities of technical and commercial workers. Poly Ibadan awards Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Higher National Diploma (HND), Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) and other professional certificates to its graduates. It also provides opportunities for creative development and research related to the needs of teaching, industry and the business community.{{cite book|last1=The Polytechnic Ibadan|title=Student Handbook|date=2016|publisher=The Student Affairs Division|edition=Session 2015/16|location=Ibadan|pages=5}}
Rector
Prof. Kazeem A. Adebiyi is the former rector of Polytechnic, Ibadan. He attended Oniyere Grammar School, Orita Aperin, Ibadan. He furthered his education at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, earning a National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering in 1989, where he emerged as the Best Graduating Student in ND Mechanical Engineering.{{Cite web |title=Rector {{!}} The Polytechnic Ibadan |url=https://ideaportals.com.ng/tpi/rector/ |access-date=2023-12-08 |language=en-US}}
= New Rector =
On 28 March 2024 Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state appointed Dr. Taiwo Abideen Lasisi as the new acting Rector of the polytechnic Ibadan.{{Cite web |last=Adeyemo |first=Sola |last2=Telegraph |first2=New |date=2024-03-23 |title=Makinde Appoints Lasisi Acting Rector Of Ibadan Poly |url=https://newtelegraphng.com/makinde-appoints-lasisi-acting-rector-of-ibadan-poly/ |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=New Telegraph |language=en-US}}
= Registrar =
Oyo State Government has appointed Mr. Adewunmi Joseph Ogunjimi as the Acting Registrar of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, while Mr. David Olukola Taiwo has been similarly appointed as the Acting Bursar of the polytechnic.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-09 |title=Makinde Appoints Acting Registrar, Bursar for Poly Ibadan {{!}} Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/makinde-appoints-acting-registrar-bursar-for-poly-ibadan/ |access-date=2024-04-09 |language=en-GB}}
Administration
The current principal members of the polytechnic administration are:{{cite web|url=https://www.polyibadan.edu.ng/index.php/management/|title=The Polytechnic Ibadan Principal Officers |publisher=www.polyibadan.edu.ng |access-date=5 December 2023}}
| class="wikitable"
|+People !Office !Holder |
| [Visitor] |
| Ag. Rector
|Dr. Taiwo Abideen Lasisi |
| Deputy Rector
|Mrs Olaide Oluwatoyin Salawu |
| Ag. Registrar
|Mr Joseph Adewumi Ogunjimi |
| Ag Bursar
|Mr David Olukola Taiwo |
| Director of Works
| |
| Ag.Chief Librarian
|Mr Moronkola Munir Sanni |
Library
The Main Campus of the Polytechnic Library system accommodates 292 readers, with three reading rooms each in the North and South Campuses providing an additional 527 seating spaces. In total, the Polytechnic Library on the Main Campus offers 819 reading spaces.{{Cite web |title=Library {{!}} The Polytechnic Ibadan |url=https://ideaportals.com.ng/tpi/library/ |access-date=2023-12-11 |language=en-US}} The existing collection comprises approximately 79,500 volumes, and the Library subscribes to around 200 journal titles. There is a substantial number of magazines, news magazines, newsletters, and both foreign and local newspapers.
Academic Programmes
The polytechnic runs mainly National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in the following on full-time, part-time or sandwich basis.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-19|title=Ibadan Poly releases 2020/2021 admission list|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/ibadan-poly-releases-2020-2021-admission-list/|access-date=2021-08-23|website=Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics|language=en-US}}
Faculties and their Departments
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Sciences
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Biology and Microbiology
- Applied Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Physics with Electronics
- Geology
- Computer Science
- Statistics
Faculty of Environmental Studies
- Architecture
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Estate Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Building Technology
- Painting and Sculpture
- Industrial Design
- Graphics & Printing
- Land Surveying and Geoinformatics
Faculty of Financial And Management Studies
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Insurance
Faculty of Business and Communication Sciences
- Mass Communication
- Marketing
- Business Administration
- Office Technology Management
- Purchasing and Supply
- Local Government and Development Studies
- Public Administration
Ranking
The polytechnic Ibadan is ranked 164th in the public institution in Nigeria. {{Cite web |title=Polytechnic Ibadan Rankings - AD Scientific Index 2024 |url=https://www.adscientificindex.com/university/Polytechnic+Ibadan/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=www.adscientificindex.com}}
Notable alumni
- Dapo Lam Adesina, Member of House of Representative for Ibadan North East/South Federal Constituency
- Rauf Aregbesola, Nigerian politician, former governor of Osun State and former Minister of interior.{{Cite web|date=2011-05-25|title=My Travails In The Hands of Brigadier-General Olagunsoye Oyinlola (rtd) And His Goons|url=http://saharareporters.com/2011/05/25/my-travails-hands-brigadier-general-olagunsoye-oyinlola-rtd-and-his-goons|access-date=2021-08-23|website=Sahara Reporters|language=en}}
- Adebiyi Daramola, Nigerian academic and former vice chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Akure.
- Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,{{Cite web |date=2015-10-27 |title=Profile of Ogunwusi Ooni-elect |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/10/profile-of-ogunwusi-named-ooni-elect/ |access-date=2022-03-01 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-US}} Traditional monarch of Ilé-Ifè, Osun State, Nigeria.{{Cite web|date=2015-12-07|title=Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II: …the Man, his Passion and the Crown|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/12/ooni-adeyeye-enitan-ogunwusi-ojaja-ii-the-man-his-passion-and-the-crown/|access-date=2021-08-23|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}
- Ayo Fayose, Nigerian politician, former governor of Ekiti State
- Bishop Francis Wale Oke
- Oluwole Omofemi,{{cite web | url=https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/features/2022/11/4/nigeria-ibadan-artists-oluwole-omofemi | title='The past glory is returning': Ibadan's nascent artistic revival }} Nigerian painter, known for painting the last commissioned painting of Queen Elizabeth II before her demise.
Gallery
File:Faculty of Environmental Studies.jpg|Faculty_of_Environmental_Studies
File:Information and communication technology centre (ICT), Polytechnic of Ibadan.jpg|Information_and_communication_technology_centre_(ICT),_Polytechnic_of_Ibadan
File:Department of quantity surveying.jpg|Department_of_quantity_surveying
File:Faculty of Financial Management Studies, The Polytechnic, Ìbàdàn.jpg|Faculty_of_Financial_Management_Studies,_The_Polytechnic,_Ìbàdàn
File:The signpost of the Bookshop, Polytechnic of Ibadan.jpg|The_signpost_of_the_Bookshop,_Polytechnic_of_Ibadan
File:MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING, THE POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN.jpg|MECHANICAL_ENGINEERING_BUILDING,_THE_POLYTECHNIC,_IBADAN
File:The Polytechnic Ibadan Central library.jpg|The_Polytechnic_Ibadan_Central_library
File:The Assembly Hall, The polytechnic, Ibadan.jpg|The_Assembly_Hall,_The_polytechnic,_Ibadan
File:Central Library Statue, The Polytechnic Ibadan.jpg|Central_Library_Statue,_The_Polytechnic_Ibadan
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