By: Oluwapelumi Fasoyin



President Muhammadu Buhari has charged graduating students of The Federal Polytechnic Offa to utilize skills acquired in the institution to the service of this nation.


He added that they should contribute into the entrepreneurial field, instead of waiting for white collar jobs, create businesses and be employer of labour.

The visitor to the institution, President Muhammadu Buhari, who was duly represented by Director of Polytechnic Education and Allied Institutions, Adeoye Adeleye disclosed this during the 11th convocation ceremony which was held on Thursday, 11th November 2021.

According to him, “The wealth of this nation is in the hands of teeming youths, who are willing to nurture businesses, explore opportunities and create ventures that are noble and novel.

“Education is the fundamental foundation for human capital development. This administration is doing everything possible to re-invent the system in order to address the challenges of the 21st century."

He then charged the institution's governing council to promote the government policies of change in the system and work harmoniously for the benefit of the educational system.

He however, felicitated with the parents for their sacrifices to see the graduands through their tertiary education.