By Victoria Okpanachi
The family of the late former Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Matthew Ajibero, has paid a thank-you visit to the Rector and Management of the institution for naming the library after him.
The family, led by the wife of the late Prof, Mrs. Grace Ajibero, paid a courtesy visit to the institution to appreciate the management for immortalising their patriarch.
Mrs. Ajibero stressed that the recognition was a testament to late Professor Ajibero’s tireless dedication and selfless service to the institution.
She particularly commended the Rector, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, for his outstanding achievements and commitment to the Polytechnic and appreciated his efforts in sustaining the meteoric rise of the Institution’s image and standard.
Mrs. Ajibero prayed for God’s continued guidance for the leadership of the institution and expressed profound gratitude to the Polytechnic Management for acknowledging his contributions.
The Rector, Professor Usman explained that naming the Polytechnic’s Library after Professor Ajibero was part of the unanimous decision of the Governing Council of the school at its 70th Regular meeting held on 4th January, 2024.
He added that other former Rectors who have other structures named after them by Council during the meeting were Dr. Ismaila Isa and Mr. J. Obajimoh.
The Rector stressed that while the Mechatronics building was named after the late Dr. Ismaila Isa, the 500 seat capacity lecture theatre was named after Late Mr. J. Obajimoh.
He explained that the immortalisation of the three former Rectors by Council was in recognition of their immense contributions to the growth and development of the institution.
Prof. Ogbo who particularly made reference to the stewardship of late Professor Ajibero, said he was instrumental to the introduction of the Department of Library and Information Science and the building of the Library Complex.
He praised their visionary leadership and commitment to academic excellence, which has had a lasting impact on the Polytechnic.
The Polytechnic Librarian Mrs. Ozohu Omolola and Director, Academic Planning, Dr Joel Akowe, where also on ground to receive the Ajibero family.
Highlight of the visit was the ceremonial exchange of souvenirs between the Rector and Mrs. Grace Ajibero, symbolising the family’s continued connection to the Polytechnic.
