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Alumni Donates Banking Studio To Kwara State Polytechnic
The 1996 set of Banking and Finance Department Alumni, Kwara State Polytechnic, has donated a cutting-edge banking studio to the Department.
Earlier at the inauguration, the Rector, Engr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed described the studio as a replica of a real-world banking environment, which will provide students with hands-on experience in banking operations, risk management, and financial analysis.
Engr. Abdul Jimoh lauded the efforts of the 96 set of Banking and Finance Department and their initiative to name the edifice after the late Baba Shuaibu who was the longest serving Head of the Department.
He urged other staff of the institution to emulate the discipline, morals, dedication and truthfulness of late Shuaibu which earned him the recognition from his former students.
In a message at the occasion, the Protem President of the Polytechnic Alumni, Engr. Abu Salami lauded the 96 set of the alumni for their benevolent act which culminated in the impressive edifice.
He urged the students to make judicious use of the studio to enhance their skills and knowledge.
The studio which was named after the pioneer Head of Department, Mr. Issa Shuaibu was officially unveiled in a ceremony attended by the Management of the Polytechnic, Protem Executives of Kwarapoly Worldwide Alumni Association, children of late Baba Shuaibu, former staff, as well as staff and students of the department.
Responding on behalf of the family, one of the sons of the late Baba Shuaibu, Mr. Kamil Shuaibu expressed happiness for successful completion of the project and thanked the 96 set of Banking and Finance Department for immortalising their late father by naming the edifice after him.
A member of the 1996 set of the alumni, Mr. Owokunle Waheed appreciated the management for their support, pledging to do more in order to give back to the institution that made them.
He urged other Alumni of the Polytechnic to emulate them by supporting the institution to achieve its mission and vision.
Other speakers at the occasion are the current Head of Department, Director of the Institute, President, Banking and Finance Students and the most senior staff from the department, Mr. Adewoye Adegboyega.
By Abubakar Umar
