Grundtvig Polytechnic, Oba, a Residential Tertiary Institution owned by the Grundtvig Movement of Nigeria, has matriculated sixty two students for the 2020/2021 academic session.
The students who were sworn-in at the Polytechnic’s matriculation ground were admitted into Schools of Engineering Technology, Applied Sciences and Management Sciences.
Fresh students for Diploma programmes in Catering and Hotel Management, Fashion and Textile Design of the Polytechnic, affiliated to Delta State University Consultancy Services, Abraka, were also matriculated.
In an address at the institution’s maiden matriculation exercise, the Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Aloysius Nsolibe, said the school is a branded sector-driven tertiary institution, whose journey started few years ago, and was given operating license in 2019.
He assured that the school will maintain high standard of education, build character and competence in humanity.
The Chairman and Executive Director of the Polytechnic, Dr. Kachi Ozumba, urged the matriculants to continue in the culture of excellence which Grundtvig institution is known for all over the world, while assuring total support for them to realize their dreams.
Dr. Ozumba commended the Anambra State Government for the akuluo uno initiative, and providing enabling ground for institutions to thrive in the State.
The Director of Delta State University Consultancy Services, Abraka, Dr. Rowell Ugbo, who expressed joy that his Consultancy is affiliated to the Polytechnic, charged the new students to be disciplined.
Some of the students, including Kosisochukwu Livinus and Victor Chiemeka, thanked God for gaining admission into the Polytechnic, and pledged to study hard, while a parent, Mrs Ify Igbobi noted that her aim of sending her daughter to the school is for her to be self-reliant after passing through the school, while a relative, Prince Emeka Chuhra advised the students to utilize the conducive learning environment provided by the school to better their lots.
Correspondent, Oggorchukwu Oranu reports that Matriculation vows by the matriculants featured during the ceremony which attracted the presence of Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, represented by his Deputy, Dr. Nkem Okeke, Anambra State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science and Technology represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Edwin Ejike, Rector, of federal Polytechnic, Oko, Dr Francisca Nwafulugo, staff and Heads of various Departments of the institution.
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