By: Olufadi Balarabe Ayuba. According to Bernard Keys and Thomas – “Leadership is the process of influencing and supporting others to work enthusiastically towards achieving objectives”. In lieu of the above quote that encapsulates the essence of Dr. Engr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed’s approach to leadership at Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin. His recent recognition with the "Award of Excellence" by the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, USA, is an attestation to his exceptional leadership and management skills. Dr. Mohammed's journey in academia and leadership is marked by a steadfast commitment to excellence. His Educational background, with a Bachelor and Master degrees in Mechanical Engineering from University of Ilorin and a Ph.D in Metallurgy and Materials Science from University of Witwatersrand, garnished with another Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (Great Ife), laid a solid fo...

​ By Lekan Tajudeen  Your level of proficiency in academic terrain is extraordinary and could be hard for any of your student to beat. Not because you never delivered well, but your consistency in quest for knowledge in still unmatched and has made you an exemplary knowledge seeker.  No worthy activities could go scot free without you searching high and low for the background philosophy. Your existence has been, and will continue to be a blessing to the human race.  You are an opportunity that comes but once, therefore he who fails to utilize for the best, their encounter with you, might wait for centuries to come for such another great chances. Despite how hard i strived, I’m yet to possess the little of your skills, but however, with determination and commitment, even the impossible is possible.  Dr. Abdulrasheed Saadudeen, I’m proud to show to the world that you’re not just my lecturer, my my mentor and role model in the field of communication who has nurtured me,...

​ By: Olufadi Balarabe Ayuba  Ed Markey, a U.S. senator, argues that “Education is not only a ladder of opportunity, but it is also an investment in our future” (Markey, 2019, para. 3). This qoute underscores the importance of investing in education for a better future. Consequently, The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has embarked on the renovation of the Old Institute of Technology (IOT) building, which has been in existence since 1990. The renovation is part of the infrastructural development in the institution, which aims to foster academic convenience and institutional progress. The IOT building was initially awarded to Engr. Adeoye in 1990, but the project was abandoned in 1994. It was later re-awarded to another contractor during the regime of Col. Rasheed Alade Shekoni, who started a new work but did not finished it either. During the administration of Alh. Masud Elelu, The management inspected the unfinished/unoccupied building and decided to provide furniture...