By Ahmad Saka, Bauchi
The newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo, Dr. Yusuf Muhammad, has pledged the Council's commitment to repositioning the institution for greater academic, technological and infrastructural advancement.
Dr. Muhammad made the pledge during an interactive session with the Polytechnic community, including management, staff and students, at the institution's campus in Kaltungo, Gombe State.
He described polytechnics as critical to Nigeria's industrial and technological aspirations, noting that they play a vital role in the development of middle-level manpower needed for national growth and economic transformation.
"The country's quest for technological advancement cannot be achieved without well-funded and properly equipped technical institutions," he said, stressing the need for sustained investment in the polytechnic system.
The Governing Council Chairman said the Council would continue to partner with the institution's management, staff and students to improve infrastructure, enhance service delivery and promote academic excellence.
"We are partners in progress. Everything we do is aimed at improving the institution and making things work better," he added.
Dr. Muhammad thanked members of staff and students for the warm reception accorded him and said the interaction provided an opportunity to listen to their concerns, suggestions and expectations.
He described the engagement as timely, saying it would strengthen dialogue, promote transparency and foster unity of purpose within the Polytechnic community.
The Chairman commended the Rector, Dr. Ibrahim Babale Gashua, and his management team for maintaining cordial relations with staff unions and creating an enabling environment for teaching, learning, service delivery and infrastructural development.
He also praised students for their discipline and commitment to academic excellence.
Dr. Muhammad reassured the Polytechnic community of the Governing Council's continued support for projects and policies that would improve infrastructure, staff welfare and students' learning experience.
In their remarks, representatives of staff and students expressed appreciation for the Chairman's leadership and support, describing his visit as a morale booster that would encourage greater commitment to the institution's growth and development.
The representatives also commended the Governing Council for its commitment to improving infrastructure, staff welfare and academic standards at the Polytechnic.
In a related development, Dr. Muhammad inspected completed and ongoing projects at both the permanent and take-off sites of the institution.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work and commended the Polytechnic management for its commitment to infrastructural development.
The Chairman urged contractors handling the projects to adhere strictly to approved specifications and completion timelines, assuring the Polytechnic community of the Governing Council's continued support.
He was accompanied on the inspection by the Rector, Dr. Ibrahim Babale Gashua; the Deputy Rector, Miss Eldah Ephraim Buba; the Director of Works and Physical Planning; and other principal officers of the institution.
Dr. Yusuf Muhammad was recently appointed Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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