In a strategic move to deepen skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development, the Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo State, has undertaken an understudy visit to the Skills Development Centre of The Federal Polytechnic Offa. The visit, which took place on Monday, 12 January 2026, underscores the Ayede instit
ution’s commitment to building a robust, sustainable, and nationally compliant skills development framework.
The delegation was led by Mr. Owojori Oluwaseun Christopher, Acting Director, Centre for Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (CSAED), Federal Polytechnic Ayede, and was warmly received by the management of The Federal Polytechnic Offa. The visit was designed to provide firsthand exposure to best practices in the establishment, operation, and sustainability of a functional skills development centre, in line with Nigeria’s national skills policies.
During a comprehensive tour of the Skills Development Centre, the Coordinator, Engr. Tech. Alabi Abdullateef, guided the Ayede delegation through the centre’s operational structure. He explained the processes involved in infrastructure development, programme design, and delivery, as well as the centre’s alignment with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), National Skills Qualification (NSQ), and Mandatory Skills Qualification (MSQ). The session offered practical insights into training modules and quality assurance mechanisms that drive effective Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Mr. Owojori commended the management of The Federal Polytechnic Offa and the Skills Development Centre for their remarkable achievements. He described the institution as a trailblazer in TVET and skills acquisition, noting that its consistent emphasis on practical, industry-relevant training has earned it national recognition. He assured the host institution that lessons drawn from the visit would be diligently implemented at Federal Polytechnic Ayede’s CSAED to strengthen capacity building, entrepreneurship development, and community service delivery.
The understudy visit followed a formal request by the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed (FNSE), whose visionary leadership continues to prioritize innovation, skills development, and strategic partnerships. The Rector had earlier commended the Rector of The Federal Polytechnic Offa, Engr. Dr. Kamoru Oluwatoyin Kadiri, and his management team for their outstanding performance in skills development and effective implementation of national vocational training frameworks.
Operating under the motto “Skills, Knowledge and Industry,” The Federal Polytechnic Offa continues to attract partnerships and understudy visits from institutions across the country. For Federal Polytechnic Ayede, the engagement marks another significant step under the proactive leadership of Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed (FNSE), reinforcing the institution’s resolve to produce skilled, entrepreneurial graduates equipped to contribute meaningfully to national development.
