​ 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 and other f...

The Kwara Youth Development Forum on Monday paid a courtesy visits to the Honorable Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Nafisat Buge in her office.  The president for KWYDF Mr. Yusuf Mogaji explained the ambition of the forum to the commissioner and how they have been supporting the Government on the Youth development through thier members / representatives in the sixteen (16) Local Government Area in Kwara state and also ready to continue supporting the Government in any form of youth development in the state. The forum however commended the Executive Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq CON for always supporting Youth development in Kwara state as well as Hon. Buge for her kind gesture and words encouragement. In her response, Hon. Nafisat Buge, Commissioner for youth development in Kwara state, who welcome the visit of the forum with kindness and words of encouragement, reiterated that her office is always...

​   By: Olufadi Balarabe Ayuba.   Jonathan Swift said, "No wise man ever wished to be younger." Growing older you have established a great impact in many life and that is why I am here to say "Happy birthday to man of Honour and dignity, Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed. The Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. Your life has inspired me to live a positive and inspiring life even to others that is why you grow older, I am  happy to wish you with whole-souled heart. Two days are important in the life of a man, the day you are born and the the day you are no more, but days between these days writes the latter, the landmark of man tells how wisely he spent and every minute he Spent. Counting on your success, always remember that young souls are inspired by your lifestyle and ideology cohere with our memories forever. The  life of Dr. Abdul Jimoh has  ignited the happiness and spirit in me to wish him many success to pluck in life because you are a stouthearted man whose...

​ A Palm Wine Tree In The Desert: A Reflection of Engr. Dr. Jimoh Abdul Muhammad, The Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin By: OLUFADI BALARABE AYUBA Trees are natural plants that are meant to serve different purposes, some for mankind while some for animals. Although, human beings attached different opinions on the uses of trees. Especially, those that use it for their daily bread. Meanwhile, the uniqueness of the palm wine tree among its peers makes people esteem it, because of its usefulness. The tree is used for many things among humans and animals, a straight and resourceful tree, especially in the desert. The reflection of this endowment is a distinctive leader cum mentor. Engr. Dr Jimoh Abdul Muhammad, who emerged as the Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin a few years ago. In the 21st century, many leaders were proclaimed great achievers due to their positive contributions. But, Engr. Dr Jimoh Abdul Muhammad is the greatest achiever in the field of leadership through hi...

​ By: Olufadi Balarabe Ayuba. Cloud alter to mourn face, ruth people that don't know it's last minute, a last minute to say goodbye to sinful and berlirt world. A minute to paint the grief color, with a belch that gives a sober odor. At the last minute, eyes stung and closed the last door.  Legs cease to walk like clock seconds and hands open to narrating life vanity, ears stop to listen to a sermon, gist, and music with no sound. Mouth can't speak no more and body verge to somewhere, a lonely place, a feet pit, the arachnid base, where no one can help A soul left his/her abode and family for somewhere through a casket to the world beyond, no more delicious meals. Alas! Wings flew to nowhere, but somewhere under the ground with white attire and be in heaven's residence. A soul will put upon a great trust, after a great hustling in the dust, and be in a place where ancestors meet, somewhere you eat no food but your deeds.  Always yark for the last minute, stop villain at...

​ By: AbdulSalam Lekan Idris Kwara State Polytechnic was established in 1973 as a successor to the Kwara State College of Technology. It offers courses and programs in engineering, technology, management, applied arts and crafts, and other fields of study. The polytechnic has two campuses: the main campus which is also the permanent site and the mini campus. Years ago, during this present administration under the leadership of Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq. The state polytechnic has developed rapidly in term of infrastructure and human capital development which uplift the institution among others in the country. Newly renovated IOT building, school hostels for the students, lecture rooms, drainage, diagnostic center, solar street light to enhance security among other notably projects are well applauded by Kwarans. Recently, the Management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin has debunked a media report on false claims about the institution’s financial status, commissioned shoddy, uncomplet...

​ In a bid to support the core mandate of education and skill acquisition towards the advancement of youth in Kwara state, a Non-Governmental Organization, The Ali Ahmad Foundation (TAAF) has sponsored seven students for the two-month Broadcasting Mastery training.  The two-month Media training is a brainchild of Shuks Broadcast Mastery powered by a young and enterprising female journalist, Miss Shukurat Yakub who is also a Mass Communication graduate from the Kwara State Polytechnic.  A statement by the Director of Media and Publicity for The Ali Ahmad Foundation (TAAF), Miss Mujeebat Kehinde Adewole reiterated the Non-Govermental Organization’s commitment to social reforms, quality education and self-employment for the youth constituency through skill-development training, stressing that the effort is part of the service to humanity.  The Ali Ahmad Foundation (TAAF) is a conglomerate of community service volunteers which was established to provide support for talented a...