The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed (FNSE), has been honoured with the prestigious Leadership Excellence and Education Icon Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to humanity, the education sector, and national development.
The award was presented by Bollyjoe Media Communications Ltd, a reputable media and communications firm based in Wuse Zone 1, Abuja. The honour celebrates Engr. Dr. Abdul-Hameed’s selfless, meritorious service and his transformative leadership within Nigeria’s polytechnic education system.
Dated 18th February 2026 and endorsed by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Uzuakpundu Bollyjoe, the award demonstrates the Rector’s growing national recognition as a visionary education administrator and development-driven leader.
Since assuming office, Engr. Dr. Abdul-Hameed has continued to reposition Federal Polytechnic Ayede as a rising centre of academic excellence, infrastructural advancement, and institutional stability. His administration has been marked by strategic reforms, strengthened academic standards, and policies designed to align technical education with global best practices.
A Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), the Rector combines professional expertise with disciplined governance, earning admiration from stakeholders across the country. The Leadership Excellence and Education Icon Award further affirms his relentless dedication to service, integrity, and the advancement of Nigeria’s educational landscape.
This latest recognition not only celebrates a distinguished career but also reinforces Federal Polytechnic Ayede’s expanding footprint as an institution driven by purposeful leadership and measurable impact.