New entrants of the D.S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori-Ewekoro, Ogun State, have been charged to pursue their academic goals by embracing the values of discipline and critical thinking.

Chairman of the Institution's Governing Council, Amb. Toye Okanlawon gave this charge at the 18th matriculation ceremony of the Polytechnic, enjoining the students to shun acts that are inimical to their careers.  

“Remember that knowledge is power, and you are the future leaders and innovators of our great nation. Today marks a significant landmark in your academic pursuit, and as you begin this new chapter, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to you all”, he stated.

The Chairman lauded the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for his firm commitment to education, saying,  ‘’I want to commend your Excellency’s support for our institution in enabling us to provide quality education to our students.

He noted that the Governor Abiodun led administration’s  policy initiatives had created a conducive environment for education to thrive in the State.

“Your recognition of the importance of technical education in driving economic growth and development is indeed nulli secundus” Okanlawon noted further.

In his welcome address, the Rector of the institution, Dr. Adegoke Rauf, said “the institution is not just a place of learning but also an untiring environment that fosters growth”, encouraging the students to seize the opportunities to expand their horizons and pursue their passion. 

He described education as a journey that extends beyond classroom walls, admonishing the students to get involved in skills that would further boost and enrich their career, as well as  broaden their preservatives while helping them build life-long relationships.

 In his remark, the State Coordinator,  Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mr. Akeem Abdulhammed, commended DS Adegbenro for its vast growth, emphasising the importance of higher education institutions adhering strictly to admission regulations.