The Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji (FEDPOLEL), Ondo State, has said that its immediate past Registrar, Mr Gabriel Adeyemi Awe, has carved his name on gold with the exemplary services he provided during his tenure.
Giving this commendation while celebrating him at a memorable send-forth ceremony held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the institution, the Rector, Dr Ademola Iyanda Ebeloku, described Awe as a stickler for rules and a custodian of government policies.
A statement by the institution’s Deputy Registrar, Information, Protocol and Passages, Mr Sanmi Enigbokan, said Ebeloku commended Awe for introducing the e-Appraisal System for staff and for his five years of selfless, meritorious and impactful service to the Institution.
He praised the former Registrar for introducing the e-Appraisal System for staff and for his five years of selfless, meritorious and impactful service to the Institution.
His words, “As you bow out of this office, you are not bowing out of relevance. The Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji will continue to tap from your wealth of experience. You have written your name in gold in the history of this Institution, and history will be kind to you.”
In recognition of his invaluable contributions to the Polytechnic, the Rector presented Mr. Awe with a commemorative plaque and a generating set as tokens of appreciation for his dedicated service to the Institution.
Selected guests at the ceremony also paid glowing tributes to the celebrant through their testimonies and goodwill messages. Their remarks highlighted his commitment to excellence, due process, integrity, diligence and punctuality in the discharge of his official responsibilities.
The audience was also apprised of Mr. Awe’s achievements during his tenure. These included his service under two Rectors, the successful conduct of two recruitment exercises between 2023 and 2026, and his role in facilitating the inauguration of the Ile-Oluji Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) in 2025.
In his response, Awe expressed profound gratitude to the Management and the entire Polytechnic Community for the honour bestowed on him, noting that he did not take the gesture for granted.
He attributed the modest achievements recorded during his tenure to the grace of God, the support of his family and the cooperation he received from the Management, which provided an enabling environment for him to work and excel.
The former Registrar encouraged staff members to remain committed to continuous learning and professional development, describing both as essential to excellence in service delivery
The auspicious occasion attracted dignitaries from within and outside the Institution, including the Principal Officers, Deans, Directors, Deputy Registrars, members of the celebrant’s family, guests from Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo, staff, students and other well-wishers.
Awe, who served as the third substantive Registrar of the Polytechnic from September 10, 2021 to September 9, 2026, attended the ceremony with his wife, Dr. Omolara Awe, and their son and daughter.
Among the dignitaries present were the Rector, Dr. Ademola Iyanda Ebeloku; Deputy Rector, Dr. Samson Adehugha Omogbehin; Registrar, Mr. Joseph Adebayo Fadeji; Bursar, Mr. Sehinde Ebenezer Olabode; and Polytechnic Librarian, Dr. Fasa Rachael Aladeniyi.
Other dignitaries from AFUED included the Director of Establishment and Human Resources, Mrs. Adeyinka Tugbiyele; Director of Council Affairs and General Administration, Mrs. Veronica Akpe; Director of Internal Audit, Dr. Oladosu Abimbola; Director of Health Services, Dr. Eddison Johnson; Director of Final Accounts (Bursary), Mr. Taye Omotayo; Acting Director of Academic Planning, Mrs. Taiwo Olaitan; and Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Dr. Joseph Obamoyegun.
Earlier in the day, a novelty football match was organised at the Polytechnic’s Sports Complex between the teaching and non-teaching staff teams in honour of the immediate past Registrar. The non-teaching staff team emerged victorious, defeating their teaching staff counterparts by three goals to nil.
The novelty match further demonstrated the Institution’s commitment to teamwork, camaraderie and sportsmanship.
