Oguntoye Sodiq
A former Lecturer at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr. Raufu Adegoke has been appointed as the substantive Rector of D. S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori-Ewekoro, Ogun State.
According to a statement issued by the Chairman of the Institution’s Governing Council, Ambassador Toye Okanlawon, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has approved the appointment of Dr. Raufu Adegoke as the substantive Rector of D. S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic.
However, Press Club MAPOLY gathered that the appointment will take effect from 28th August, 2023.
Dr. Raufu Adegoke was until his appointment, a chief lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State, where he served in various capacities including, Dean, School of Communication and Information Technology; Head, Department of Mass Communication; Elected member of the Polytechnic’s Academic Board, among many other strategic positions.
Beyond MAPOLY, he has served as Moderator to the Department of Mass Communication of numerous Polytechnics and Universities. He is an NBTE Resource Person, and he is a member of several professional bodies including the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.
The statement further noted that Dr. Adegoke has acquired a fine blend of experience as an academic scholar, an industry expert, and a renowned professional.
“Dr. Rauf’s appointment will be for a single term of five years according to the new Polytechnic Act” the statement added.