This is to inform the entire Polytechnic community that the current Chairman of the Governing Council Hon. Yakubu Dati who was appointed in June 2024 has been reappointed as the Governing Council Chairman of Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Ogbomosho Oyo state. Hon. Dati, who served as Chairman of Council for less than a year in the Polytechnic left an impacting impression of a dedicated and committed leader and a solution provider.

The Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji acknowledges his noteworthy and democratic leadership style in leading the institution, and while sorry to see him leave at this time we are confident in his ability to continue to make waves and soar higher as he continues to serve the Nation. 

In the same vein, a new Council Chairman has been appointed to head the Governing council of the Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji. The new Council Chairman is Hon. Barr. (Mrs.) Ademubowale Mercy Adelabu, who up until her appointment here was the Governing Council Chairman of Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Ogbomosho Oyo- state.

Hon. Barr. (Mrs.) Ademubowale Mercy Adelabu is a seasoned legal practitioner of close to two decades of practical experience in leadership roles, interpersonal relations, soliciting, litigation and mediation advocacy. She has a vast knowledge of corporate and property laws, a counselor, meticulous administrator, a grass root politician and mobilizer, leader and strong character reformer for a better society. She is a human rights advocate particularly with respect to the protection of the rights of women, young adults and children. She is objective, proactive, solution driven and committed to genuinely establishing strong and sustainable institutional systems.

She is also the current Vice Chairperson of International Federation of Women Lawyers Association (FIDA), Oyo Branch and a member of the Nigeria Bar Association (Ibadan branch) serving in the disciplinary committee, she is likewise a member of the Certified Institute of Auctioneers Nigeria (CIAN). Media presenter on Gender and Child’s right on electronic media. She sits as a member of Board of Trustees of several organizations..

The Polytechnic uses this medium to congratulate both Hon. Yakubu Dati and Barr. (Mrs.) Ademubowale Mercy Adelabu on their appointments while welcoming and specially looking forward to working with Barr. (Mrs.) Ademubowale Mercy Adelabu as the new Governing Council Chairman of Federal Polytechnic Ile Oluji.

Thank you

A. Akinwande

Senior Assistant Registrar

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