From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Governing Council of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has approved the appointment of Dr. Samuel Taiwo Olowo as the new Deputy Rector of the Polytechnic.
The Chairman of the council, Professor Yakubu Isa said the council approved the appointment of Dr. Olowo as he takes over from Dr. Felix Kehinde Lamidi whose tenure expired on 28th February, 2023.
In a press statement made available to Journalists in Lokoja on Thursday by the head of Public Relations and protocol unit, Omale Uredo said the appointment takes effect from 1st of March, 2023.
The new Deputy Rector was the Chief Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration and a member of the Governing council, representing Academic Board.
Dr. Olowo who was also the General Manager, Kogi State Polytechnic Consult had served as Dean of School, Head of Department, amongst other strategic responsibilities.
He hails from Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State and is married with children.
The Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Yakubu Isa, congratulated the new Deputy Rector and charged him to be dedicated, diligent and loyal in the discharge of his duties.
In his remarks, the Rector, Dr Salisu O. Usman, while congratulating Dr Olowo, acknowledged him as his teacher during his IJMBE days and charged him to bring on board his wealth of experience in the discharge of the new assignment.
He therefore urged him to ensure improvement in quality assurance for academic excellence.
The new Deputy Rector, Dr. Olowo appreciated the Governing Council for finding him worthy for the appointment and promised to discharge his duties in line with the vision of the administration of the Polytechnic.