The Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, on Monday, inaugurated the Staff Audit and Verification Committee for The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki (TOPS).
Speaking at the inauguration held at the Scholarship Board Room, Ministry of Education, Secretariat, Ibadan, Hon. Olayiwola described the verification exercise as crucial to building an accurate database of the institution’s workforce.
According to him, the process will enhance government planning, budgeting, and provision of infrastructure, while positioning the institution to compete effectively with its peers.
He noted that the committee members were carefully selected based on their integrity, expertise, and dedication to public service, stressing that their professionalism would add immense value to the exercise.
The Commissioner urged them to be thorough and diligent, as their findings and recommendations would have a significant impact on the future of TOPS, assuring them of the Ministry’s full support and resources to ensure the success of the assignment.
In her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mrs. Bamidele Oyinloye, commended the committee members for their willingness to contribute to raising educational standards at the Polytechnic.
The Chairman, Governing Council of TOPS, Dr. Bisi Ojebola, described the inauguration as a call to service, emphasizing the importance of reliable statistics and data in achieving the best results.
He urged the committee to work closely with the institution’s union leaders to deliver a beneficial outcome for both the government and the school.
The 15-member committee comprises representatives from various institutions and unions of TOPS, with Prof. Bioye Aluko appointed as Chairman and Mr. Waheed Raheef as Secretary.
