By: Ololade Habeeb Ajibola and Lawal Blessing Olajumoke.
The management of The Polytechnic, Ibadan held the matriculation ceremony for the 2023/2024 academic session on the 26th of January, 2024 at the Assembly Hall, North campus of the institution.
The programme was held to celebrate and officially welcome the newly admitted students into various departments of the institution.
The event commenced at exactly 11:45am.
Alh. Soladoye Adewole, the Public Relations Officer of the institution, who served as the anchor of the event, started off by welcoming the distinguished personalities present; the Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Prof. Engr. Kazeem A. Adebiyi, The Registrar, Mrs. Modupe T. Fawale, Bursar of the institution, the acting Chief Librarian, The management team, Directors, Dean Students Affairs, Mr. Makinde John, the Faculty Deans, members of Press Council, HODs, representative from JAMB, Adeleke Olajumoke, Faculty Officers, Director of Research, parents present and lastly, the matriculants. Afterwards, the rector was called upon to officially declare the programme open.

After the opening call, the Registrar, Mrs. Theresa Fawale, conducted the process of matriculation oath-taking by the students, to approve them as bonafide students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
A beautiful music rendition was delivered by the Music Department of the institution, preceding the Rector’s speech
The rector, Prof. Kazeem Adebiyi began by observing due protocols, and congratulating the newly admitted students on their admission into their respective learning programmes, National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) at the institution. He continued by commending how the quality of education in the school has always reflected in her students anywhere or any field they find themselves, which has in fact made the institution stand out amongst other Polytechnics across the nation, as one of the best.


Also, the Rector pleaded with the matriculants to do the necessary school registration on or before the due date, to avoid delay in processing of results. And to make sure that the necessary payments are being made at the right time.
He urged the students to be computer literate, having basic knowledge of the internet, as it may help them in avoiding certain problems caused by Cyber service vendors on campus.
In continuation, the Rector, Prof. Kazeem, cited examples of successful alumni of the institution, who have gone ahead to be great personalities in our society. To mention a few; The great Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II), Late Governor Isiaka Ajimobi, high level officers in the civil service, and the current rector himself. He admonished the matriculants to emulate these people on their journey through life.
Furthermore, he emphasized on the acceptable mode of dressing on campus and added that; any student found violating the rules and regulations of the school management will be severely punished.
Prof. Engr. Kazeem A. Adebiyi appreciated the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for their unrelenting support so far, he then quoted, “All Work and No Play makes Jack a Dull Boy”, warning the students to be careful of associations and clubs they join on campus, and look out for only associations that are certified by the management. He further encouraged students to lay good foundations, as it is the prerequisite for creating a better future, and to use their time judiciously throughout their stay on campus.
He concluded his speech by appreciating Governor Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State.

The matriculation ceremony closed with a ceremonial performance from the music team present, and the rest of the day had matriculants jubilating and engaging in other ceremonial activities.