The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPSS), National Headquarters, has conferred an Award of Excellence on the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Dr. Ibrahim Bello Bashir, in recognition of his achievements and contributions to the development of the Polytechnic.
The award was presented on Monday by the Deputy National President, External Affairs of NAPSS, Comrade Abdullahi Maidoki.
He said the award was in appreciation of the Rector’s judicious utilisation of Needs Assessment funds and other intervention funds for the execution of student-oriented projects and other developmental initiatives within the Polytechnic.
Receiving the award on behalf of the Rector, the Deputy Rector (Administration), Dr. Lawan Cheri, appreciated NAPSS for recognising the Rector’s efforts, describing the award as well-deserved.
Dr. Cheri highlighted the renovation and solarisation of the students’ hostels, noting that the projects had provided improved facilities and given students a greater sense of belonging.
He stated that the projects were executed within the first 18 months of Dr. Bashir’s tenure as Rector.
The Deputy Rector, attributed the achievements to the support and cooperation of the Governing Council, Management, Academic Board, staff and students of the Polytechnic, noting that the accomplishments reflect the Rector’s guiding administrative slogan: “I am here to work.”
Also speaking, the Director of the Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Auwal Ayuba Darki, said the Rector’s achievements extend beyond the Polytechnic, particularly in the area of skills acquisition for Almajiri youths.
He noted that the programmes are aimed at equipping participants with employable skills, certificates and other beneficial opportunities.
In his vote of thanks, the Registrar, Muazu Aliyu Iliyasu, appreciated NAPSS for the visit and for honouring the Rector.
He expressed confidence that the Rector’s achievements would serve as an inspiration to upcoming generations of students and future leaders.
The occasion was witnessed by members of the Polytechnic’s Management, the Academic Board and other staff.
Muhd Nura Nguru, MNIPR Head, Information and Protocol
