By, Sapient Writa
Just like the usual norms of every legally established tertiary institutions in the country,to matriculate newly admitted students, The Oke Ogun Polytechnic,Saki held a matriculation ceremony for the newly admitted freshers of 2019/2020 academic session on Thursday, 13th of February,2020.
The ceremony was graced by a reasonable number of dignitaries across the state and town specifically,as the Area Commandant,CSP Felix Omoikudo, Commanding Officer 244 battalion,saki,Unit Commander FRSC were present.
Aftermath the introduction of the Management Board,Deans of Schools,Directors of Centers and HODs,the acting Registrar, Mr R.F Adeniji request that the acting Rector, Esv K.O Ogunmola should declare open, the matriculation ceremony.
The Acting Rector commenced his speech by recognizing the management board,staff, press crew,parents and the matriculating students present at the event.
“Matriculation is necessary for newly admitted students irrespective of the type of programme the student has opted for,as failure to do so will lead to punishment legally backed up by the school,if the student is found engaging in school activities”
Also, he showed his gratitude towards the gracious and invaluable financial support of the incumbent Governor of the state, Engr Oluseyi Makinde,to the institution which has made it possible to hold an event of such.
“after 5 sessions of pre-budget meetings which he held with Oyo state owned institutions,and we also met with some relevant honourable commissions,he decided to add the sum of seven million for all schools to do their accreditations and reactivation of programs.”
And this depicts how much the Governor cherishes education in the state and wants the best for students.
Esv Ogunmola also stated the purposes of matriculation where he urged the matriculating students to celebrate and rejoice in moderation,after citing as an example,a book from the 70s titled “sadness and joy”,stating that both sadness and joy are inevitable,but should not let sadness prevail and never let being overjoyed lead to sadness.
In respect to moral uplifting on campus,he stated how the religious societies like Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria(MSSN) and Joint Christian Fellowship (JCF) and paramilitary sect like Man O’ war have been helpful in uplifting morality amongst the students and as well urged students to join such societies.
Matriculating students were strongly warned against indecent acts and dressings on campus, either male or female.
“Alert all and the D group are the two known cultist group we have on campus decades away”
This was a buttress to the cause of indecency on campus as students cult groups are the perpetrators of the evils, indecency and unrest on campus.
Aftermath the acting Rector’s speech,which were embedded with acknowledgement,admonishions and warnings, the acting Registrar, Mr R.F Adeniji was called upon to take the matriculation oath for the matriculating students and they were advised to be of good conduct on campus and strictly adhere to the oath taken.
“our aim is to produce students who are good in technology and can use their head and hands to solve problems”
Acting Rector, Esv K.O Ogunmola.
Press Council The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic,Saki (TOPS) 