Rector, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Mr Kehinde Adeyemi Alabi on Monday received a former Student Union President of the Institution, Comrade Samsudeen Ajao( A. K. A Impeccable) saying he had done the Institution proud.
The Guiness World Record holder for Longest Marathon Reading, Comrade Samsudeen Alao, who graduated from the Osun State Polytechnic,Iree in 2021, was a student leader whose tenure was adjudged peaceful and productive in the student union era in the Institution.
The event which took place at Board of Studies Building in the Osun Polytechnic had members of Management and students Union Stakeholders in attendance.
The Rector congratulated Comrade Ajao on attaining the great feat, describing him as a source of inspiration to other students in the Institution.
The Rector, noted that his administration is concerned with the welfare of staff and students of the polytechnic. He noted that within his short period in office, his administration has accredited more courses both at National and Higher National Diploma levels, while accreditation has also been granted to the institution to be affiliated to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka and University of Ilorin to run degree programmes in the polytechnic.
Also Speaking at the event, Registrar of the Institution, Mr Abiodun Oyedele Oloyede, commended the GWR holder for making use of the institution’s motto “Excellence in Character and Technology”, Oloyede thanked him for placing Ospoly high among the best polytechnics in the world. He charged the current students to borrow a leaf from him by creating a good image for themselves and the Institution.
In his address, the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Mr. Bayo Fadeji described Comrade Ajao as a product of humility who succeeded during his reign as the Student Union President.
In his remarks, the Guinness World Record Awardee for Longest Marathon Reading Comrade Samsudeen Ajao lauded the Rector for his support, he also commended the leadership of the school under Mr Kehinde Adeyemi Alabi for making it possible for the institution to achieve tremendously in the last two years.
Comrade Ajao appealed to the Rector to consider building more conducive environments for lectures, and put in place democratically elected student union leaders
In his vote of thanks, Dr. Olutope Abiola, expressed his appreciation to the Rector on behalf of the management and the students for coming to welcome the GWR holder, he assured the Rector that other students will do greater things to lift up the Institution. He noted that students of the Institution are moulded not only in vocations , but in character .
Other management staff who graced the occasion included the Bursar, Mr. Sunday Ademola Afolabi; Director of Works and Services, Engr. John Abiola; Director of Puublication, Dr Abayomi Odebunmi and Director of Career Services, Prince Adekunle Olalekan.
It would be recalled that Comrade Samsudeen Ajao, who is widely known as ‘Impeccable’ was given the award in June 2024 after his excellent performance at the 215 hours Marathon Reading at Adolak International Hotel Osogbo.
