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The Federal Polytechnic Oko Alumni Association is set to establish the Retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida International Museum at the Federal Polytechnic Oko. Additionally, the association will institute the Retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida GCFR Public Annual Lecture series during its Annual Award Ceremony at the Polytechnic Auditorium in Oko.

The inaugural lecture, themed "The Ingenuity of Retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and the Making of Federal Polytechnic Oko," is scheduled for December 15, 2023. Professor Eugene Nwadialor, the Vice Chancellor of Tansian University Umunnya Anambra state and former Rector of Anambra State Polytechnic Oko during its transition to Federal Polytechnic Oko, will deliver the lecture.

                                       

In a press release by the Association's National President, Nze Henry Chukwuka Nnebe, it was emphasized that Federal Polytechnic Oko has undergone significant transformations since its establishment in 1979. The institution's evolution into a prominent learning center, known as "The Polytechnic of the Moment," has produced notable graduates, reflecting its educational prowess.

The release highlights the pivotal role played by Retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida during his presidency in 1992 when the institution transitioned from "Anambra State Polytechnic Oko" to "Federal Polytechnic Oko." The generous donation from the federal government during his visit led to the enhancement of the Mass Communication Department and overall infrastructure.

Nze Henry Chukwuka Nnebe, who was the Speaker of the Students Union during General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida's visit to the Polytechnic in 1992, praises the sagacious human resources management of Prof. Eugene Nwadialor. The latter's leadership, marked by prudent resource management, played a crucial role in the institution's growth.

The Alumni President underscores the need to immortalize the visionaries and pioneers of the institution, including Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, Mr. Lawrence Onuorah Ndu, Prof. Ezeilo, Chief Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo, Rear Admiral Alison Madueke, and Prof. Eugene Nwadialor.

The Association plans to use the Retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Annual Public Lecture to recount the institution's journey, share experiences, and explore ways to enhance it through research and learning. Additionally, the establishment of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida International Museum will document the institution's history, events, and contributions to science and technology in Nigeria.

                                    

                  Ichie (Sir) Izuchukwu Nwabueze - Chairman, Gen IBB Annual Public Lecture

The initiative aims to recognize the contributions of key figures, including Engr. Dr. Mrs. Francisca Unoma Nwafulugo, the first female Rector of the Polytechnic, and Ichie Sir. Izuchukwu Nwabueze, who will chair the committee for the Annual Lecture series. The occasion will also feature awards to outstanding students and the designation of long-serving staff as Polytechnic Veterans.