As part of effort to boost the standards of education and increses academic growth within the state , the managements of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic has tasked matriculating students for the 2017/2018 academic session to work towards achieving academic excellence.
The institution which held it Matriculation Ceremony for Higher National Diploma Students for both Full Time and Part-Time level challenged the students to become a good ambassador of the institution, having the desire to graduate in flying colours.
Speaking the the ceremony held at the school’s OGD auditorium, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Modupe Mujota, urged the matriculating students to make apt use of the time that would be spent during their stay on campus.
She said, “In Ogun state education is foremost in our mind and we would continue to work towards the unattainable part of perfection in the area of education. As you have taken your oath of alligiance today, I hope you would be mindful of the sanctity words you pronounce. So I beg you to take very serious your journey through this two years that you would spend here.
“Do not major through the minor things in life. Each day is fundamental and important. The difference between what you would become and what you are is the way you spend your time. Every hour or moments not user judiciously is an hour you can never get back, particularly the two years you are going to spend in this institution. So I urge you to listen to the word that you have heard today for excellence.
“If you know were your weaknesses are, find a litigant, work on it and committed to it 110%. You ate only going to be here for two years, make those two years count.”
While delivering his speech, the Polytechnic Acting Rector, Ayodeji Tella, said, “we are delighted that you have joined us, and that you are now part of MAPOLY family. By chossing to enroll at the Polytechnic, you are joining an institution with a rich history and tradition. For instance, among all the public institutions in Nigeria, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, from inception, was renowned for being a center if excellence in Sciences, Mass Communication and Accountancy.
“The institution has since diversified its edge into other vocational, technological and cybernetic frontiers where our scholarly achievements and innovations are breaking ground.
“As you will soon discover, our academic staff are universities in the world. They obtain academic laurels from different universities in the world. They are therefore well equipped to teach and mentor you. This is one reason we commit huge resources to sponsor staff on further studies both at home and overseas to upgrade their knowledge and in turn deliver to you world class education in teaching, research and innovation.
“Since you come to this Polytechnic to grow intellectually you must choose to be challenged in your thinking- to have your ideas questioned, to be pushed to consider the assumptions that underlie your arguments. Learn to welcome and accept criticism to enable you grow and thrive at the polytechnic and beyond.
“Remember that if it is your desire to graduate in flying colours, the time to start working hard is now. Appreciate early enough that your future is in your own hands and itbis really up to you to succeed.”
He however admonish the students to shun cultism and involvement in illegal practices within the institution as the school frowns towards such activities.
“As fresh students, you should be mindful of the group association and society you belong to. You must deliberately shun cultism, violent activities, use if illicit drugs, truancy and social vices that are prevalent in higher institutions these days. To reduce these vices to the bearest minimum, the Polytechnic has invested greatly in sports. The facilities are for you to recreate and showcase your talent.
“You should be remained that your primary objectives here is to obtain Higher National Diploma. Any other objective is secondary. Therefore, while we will partner with you to achieve this lofty objective, we will frown seriously at vices associated with studentship including, but not limited to, examination misconduct, anti- social behaviours, indecent dressing, clandestine association which you have sworn against today are forbidden fruits. So you must stay clear of them.”
