Federal Polytechnic Orogun on Tuesday received a high-powered delegation from the Ministerial Committee on Skills Development and Engineering Workshop Intervention (MCSD & EWI), as part of the Federal Government’s nationwide inspection of institutions benefiting from Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) programmes.
The visit, conducted in line with a directive of the Federal Ministry of Education, is guided by a structured work plan aimed at assessing the implementation of key skills and engineering intervention projects across Nigerian polytechnics.
Welcoming the team on behalf of the Rector, Prof. Duke Okoro, the Deputy Rector, Dr. Efetobor Ogheneyoma Elijah, described the inspection as both timely and significant, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to national development priorities.
“This visitation is both timely and significant. Federal Polytechnic Orogun is proud to be a selected beneficiary of the 2026 TETFund Skills Development Intervention, and we remain fully committed to ensuring that these interventions translate into tangible outcomes,” he said.
He added that the institution is intensifying efforts to deepen practical training and innovation-driven learning.
“Our approach is to build a system where skills, innovation, and entrepreneurship are at the core of learning. We are not just expanding infrastructure; we are building competence and relevance in line with national development goals,” he noted.
The delegation, led by Arc. Inene Erivwo and represented by Engr. Bashir Datti, said the visit focused on evaluating the level of implementation of intervention programmes.
“Federal Polytechnic Orogun is among the selected institutions for this phase of assessment. Our task is to evaluate the level of implementation, inspect facilities, and ensure that the objectives of the intervention are being met,” Datti stated, commending the institution’s infrastructural and academic progress.
Also speaking, committee member Engr. Dr. Jide Soyemi urged the polytechnic to position itself for future federal initiatives, particularly the proposed “One Product, One Polytechnic” scheme.
“Beyond the current intervention, we urge the Polytechnic to prepare proactively for assessment as a prospective beneficiary of the Engineering Workshop for the ‘One Product, One Polytechnic’ scheme. This initiative is central to driving innovation, specialization, and production capacity across polytechnics,” he said.
The Registrar, Mrs. Christine Aluyi, assured the delegation of strict adherence to transparency and due process in managing intervention funds.
“We have ensured that all processes are properly documented and aligned with regulatory standards. Transparency and efficiency remain the cornerstones of our administrative system,” she said.
On her part, the Acting Chief Coordinator of the FEPO Skills Development Academy, Dr. Olowu Irikefe, highlighted the institution’s focus on hands-on training and industry relevance.
“Our programmes are tailored to equip students with practical, industry-relevant skills. We are focused on producing graduates who can create value, drive innovation, and contribute meaningfully to national development,” she said.
The visit featured a traditional Urhobo welcome and included a comprehensive tour of facilities, inspection of documents, and engagement with key stakeholders to assess the institution’s readiness for the 2026 intervention cycle.
The exercise underscores the Federal Government’s renewed push for skills development as a driver of economic growth, with Federal Polytechnic Orogun positioning itself as a key player in advancing that agenda.
