In a move aimed at fostering strategic institutional partnerships, the Management of Polaris Bank, Ogbomoso Branch paid a courtesy visit to Federal Polytechnic Ayede at the temporary site, Iresa pupa in Surulere Local Government, Oyo State, one of Nigeria’s emerging citadels of learning under the dynamic leadership of the Rector, Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed (FNSE).

The Polaris Bank delegation, led by Branch Manager, Mr. Musibau Raji, was warmly received by the Polytechnic’s management. Representing the Rector was the Deputy Rector (Academic), Mr. Azeez Olasunkanmi Ojo, who welcomed the guests and highlighted the significant strides the institution has made since its establishment in 2021 by the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari.

Mr. Ojo explained that the Polytechnic currently operates five academic schools, thirteen departments, and a General Studies Unit, and has already successfully graduated its pioneer set of students. The second cohort is currently concluding their second-semester examinations — a clear reflection of the institution’s academic progress under the capable leadership of Dr. Abdul-Hameed.

In his remarks, Mr. Musibau Raji commended the Polytechnic for its steady development and expressed the bank’s readiness to establish a mutually beneficial banking relationship with the institution. He stated that this visit builds on an earlier interaction with the Polytechnic’s Bursar, Alhaja Rasheedat Oladepo, and emphasized that the bank will soon present a formal partnership proposal.

In response, Mr. Ojo assured the bank of the Polytechnic’s openness to strategic collaborations, noting that once the proposal is received and evaluated, the institution — in line with the vision of the Rector — would be glad to engage in areas of shared value.

Mr. Taiwo Ajala, who represented the Bursar, and Mr. Olutayo Ajala, representing the Registrar, both affirmed the institution’s readiness to consider Polaris Bank’s proposal upon presentation.

Also present from the Polytechnic were Samson Oladejo and Aliyu Mofoluwaso, Centre for Information, Communication and Public Relations(CICPR), Prince Kayode Olayiwola, Administrative Officer 1, Office of the Rector, and Abdulmutallib Abdganiyu, Youth Coper attached to CICPR. Accompanying Mr. Raji from Polaris Bank were Mr. Saheed Akanni and Mr. Jacob Babayemi.

The visit underscores the commitment of Federal Polytechnic Ayede’s leadership to building productive partnerships and leveraging innovation for institutional advancement, while also highlighting Polaris Bank’s dedication to supporting educational development through tailored financial solutions.