… seeks mutual collaboration and support.
Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC), an establishment aimed at improving access to social services, enhancing sustainable agricultural productivity, accelerating economic growth and social values, has lauded Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja management over achievements.
In the same vein, the organization sought mutual collaborations and support from the polytechnic.
This is contained in a statement signed by Uredo Omale,Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit of the polytechnic and made a available to The Reporters on Thursday.
Omale qouted the State Coordinator, HYPPADEC,Engr. (Mrs) Joan Ojonugwa Oguche,as expressing the feeling of the establishment while X-raying the activities of the Commission vis-a-vis the intervention on Tuesday, at the Council Hall, Main Campus, Lokoja.
Engr. Oguche congratulated and appreciated the Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman,on the attainment of golden jubilee and by extension, on his recording unprecedented imprints in the anal of the institution with reforms and beautiful edifice to mark academic excellence.
She reiterated the Commission’s objectives towards harnessing human and material resources of its catchment areas, adding that the establishment would be willing to collaborate with the Institution in the areas of skills acquisition as part of the Commission’s goals.
Engr. Oguche reeled out the Commission’s provisions with the Institution which include Solar Power Light, Drilling of Borehole and school support programmes which the Institution has benefited from.
According to the State Coordinator, HYPPADEC is domiciled in 6 (six) states, 163 communities and the ten (10) local government areas of Kogi State which are:Lokoja, Kogi/Koto, Ajaokuta, Bassa, Ibaji, Idah, Igalamela/Odolu, Ofu, Omala, and Adavi Local government areas of the state.
Receiving, Engr.Oguche, the Rector, expressed appreciation to the State Coordinator and her delegation for identifying with the Polytechnic.
He also extended unreserved appreciation to the Federal Government, the National Assembly, Agencies and State government in the areas of passing the Bill, assenting to the Bill and supporting the funding of the Commission, adding that the birth of HYPPADEC had strengthened equity and even development of the societies.
He commended Alhaji Isah Ozi Salami, HYPPADEC – North Central Commissioner, for his unrelenting dedication and commitments to ensuring that Kogi State is mapped out.
Dr. Usman thanked the Commission for providing for the Institution Solar Power Light, Borehole and school support programme which he noted had in no small way helped in addressing the porous security and social services of the institution bovertime.
“Education is an investment and any support to the sector is well appreciated. It is a thing of joy to all of us in the state and particularly in Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja for being considered as beneficiaries. The current Management is very much frank In ensuring quality assurance at all levels of the Polytechnic,” he added.
The Rector solicited the support and intervention of HYPPADEC in the area of internal road network and provision of sport facilities which he described as crucial and capital expensive.
The Area officer, Mr. Michael Omeiza Ajayi in his remarks appreciated the Polytechnic management for its tireless efforts at setting standard.
He also reiterated that the commission stood in collaborating with the Institution through youth transformation programmes while also considering her request, describing the support programme as a far-reaching compensation to the learning community because HYPPADEC in its entirety is all encompassing.
Pprincipal officers of the Polytechnic, members and staff of the Hydro- Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) Kogi State amongst others attended the meeting.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.