Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, has inaugurated a radio station built by the state-owned Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo.
Akeredolu also inaugurated a new administrative building comprising the rector, registrar and bursar’s offices.
The building, according to the institution’s acting rector, Gani Ogundahunsi, is worth N1billion.
“I have made history, this institution was established 41 years ago to train the younger generation on technical education and vocational skills so as to create entrepreneurs who will provide jobs. But with all due respect to the previous administrators of our state, let me say very expressly that the glory of this polytechnic shall be restored and that is what we have started today,” the governor said.
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“I am here today to do what is memorable. I, Odunayo Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, is giving this citadel of learning that we all call RUGIPO its first administrative building, 41 years after its establishment. That is historical.
“We are also here today to dedicate the new radio station, 103.3FM built to train broadcasters we want to prepare to take over the media space in Nigeria. We are also here to commission a market complex initiated to help this institution shoot its internationally generated revenue to the top.
“We are committed to the growth of this institution and others in our state. Under my administration, 37 courses most of which were initially disaccredited, have now been reaccredited by the National Board of Technical Education Board.
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“We are going to help RUGIPO to do more on research, innovations, and engineering. We will help RUGIPO to achieve feats and greatness. We want a RUGIPO that is going to be manufacturing machines for commercial purpose soon.”
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