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GOVERNOR OYEBANJI APPOINTS NEW RECTOR FOR EKITI STATE POLYTECHNIC




Governor Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of Dr. Sunday Osinkolu Ajeigbe as the new Rector of Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti, effective September 2, 2024. 

According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Yinka Oyebode, Dr. Ajeigbe succeeds Prof. Johnson Kayode Adesodun, whose tenure ends on September 1, 2024.

Dr. Ajeigbe, a chemistry expert with a PhD from Universiti Teknologi, Malaysia, brings extensive academic and administrative experience to the role. 

He previously served as Deputy Rector at Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, and held various positions at Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State.

Governor Oyebanji urges Dr. Ajeigbe to leverage his expertise to reposition the polytechnic as a world-class institution of technical education. 

The Governor also expresses gratitude to the outgoing Rector, Prof. Adesodun, and appreciation to the Governing Council for their diligence in the selection process.

Biographical Summary of Dr. Sunday Osinkolu Ajeigbe

- Born: October 1, 1967, Ayede-Ekiti, Oye Local Government Area

- Education:

    - Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Industrial Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure (1992)

    - Master of Business Administration (MBA), Federal University of Technology, Akure (2003)

    - Master's degree ((link unavailable)) in Industrial Chemistry, University of Ibadan (2003)

    - PhD in Chemistry, Universiti Teknologi, Malaysia (2017)

Work Experience:

    - Assistant Quality Control Officer, National Salt Company of Nigeria Plc (1992-1993)

    - Product Development Officer, Rockwool Nigeria Limited (1994-1997)

    - Lecturer II to Chief Lecturer, Federal Polytechnic Bida (1999-2023)

    - Chief Lecturer, Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji (2023)

    - Deputy Rector, Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji (2023)

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