The First Set Alumni Association of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has pledged to work closely with the management of the institution to improve the quality of graduates and further strengthen its legacy.
The pioneer alumni executive members, led by their President, Hon. Funmiso Babarinde (JP), paid a courtesy visit to the institution’s Rector, Mr. Kehinde Alabi, and members of the management team on Thursday.
The alumni said the visit was to familiarise themselves with the management and convey the goodwill of the first set, who were admitted over three decades ago and recently came together to give back to their alma mater.
They stated that they were impressed with the growth and achievements recorded under the present leadership, noting that recent awards and research grants won by the institution proved the commitment of both academic and non-academic staff to quality education.
The alumni also commended the institution’s collaboration with the University of Ilorin and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, describing the partnerships as a step forward in helping students advance their academic careers.
The President, Hon. Babarinde, promised on behalf of the group to support the management by first sponsoring a full media documentary on the institution. He affirmed that the documentary, which will be made available on YouTube, will showcase both the achievements and challenges of OSPOLY to attract support from philanthropists and other stakeholders.
“The government cannot do it all. Alumni associations and well-meaning individuals can play a strong role in making OSPOLY a first-choice institution of learning,” the alumni affirmed.
The Welfare Secretary, Mrs. Bola Oguntunde, and the CFO, Mr. Dapo Dada, joined other executives in pledging continued collaboration to support the development of facilities and educational resources at the polytechnic.
During the visit, the executives toured some of the old lecture halls and administrative buildings they once used as students. They also applauded the management for the new facilities provided on campus.
Meanwhile, the alumni team informed the management about their upcoming reunion program, scheduled for November in Ibadan. They stated that the event will be the first time members across Nigeria and the diaspora will gather in three decades to reconnect and strengthen their collective impact.