Tijani Pledges Radio Licence For Adegbenro Polytechnic, AI Training For 50 Students
ABEOKUTA – The minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has expressed his Ministry’s commitment to facilitate a radio station license for the Mass Communication Studios of D.S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itoro-Ewewkoro, Ogun State.
Dr. Tijani made the pledge while on a visit to the Polytechnic for the inspection of a facility donated to the institution by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
The minister stated that the pledge was in harmony with the resolve of the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, under the renewed hope agenda, to ensure youth advancement through technological development.
The minister also demonstrated his commitment to the intellectual and technological advancement of the students by promising to facilitate Artificial Intelligence (AI) training opportunities for at least 50 students of the Polytechnic under his foundation.
The initiative is expected to expose the selected students to emerging technological knowledge and equip them with relevant skills in Artificial Intelligence, positioning them to participate meaningfully in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
In his remarks during the event, the Chairman of the Polytechnic’s Governing Council, Ambassador Toye Okanlawon, expressed profound appreciation to the minister for his consistent interest and support towards the development of the Polytechnic.
He particularly commended Dr. Tijani for his contributions to the institution’s technological advancement and appealed to him to further leverage his influence and national standing to facilitate projects capable of projecting the institution to the national stage and beyond, adding that the institution had enormous potential and deserved greater visibility, recognition and strategic partnerships that would enhance its reputation and create more opportunities for its students and graduates.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Rector of the Polytechnic, Prof. Goke Rauf, highlighted the institution’s commitment to producing technically competent, innovative and entrepreneurial graduates capable of contributing meaningfully to national development.
The Rector also emphasised the need for sustained investment in modern ICT infrastructure, specialised training facilities, innovation hubs, staff development and strategic industry partnerships to enable the Polytechnic to meet the growing demands of technology-driven education.
The Alake of Egba Land, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo during the prgramme, commended the minister for his commitment to technological advancement and his support for the establishment of the ICT Hub in the Polytechnic.
The Alake who was represented by the Amona Baroyin of Egbaland, Chief Tajudeen Oladeinde added that the initiative as a laudable intervention that would contribute to the educational and technological development of the institution, its host community and the wider society.
Other highlights of the event included a tour of the institutions facilities, during which the minister expressed delight and satisfaction with the infrastructural project going on the polytechnic.
