Osun State Polytechnic Explained

Osun State Polytechnic
Established:	1992
Postalcode:	231115
Campus:	Rural
Rector:	Dr. Woye Olaniran

Osun State Polytechnic, Iree also known as OSPOLY is a tertiary academic institution in Iree, Osun State, Nigeria.The Polytechnic was formerly a satellite campus of The Polytechnic, Ibadan. It became autonomous on 12th of October 1992 when the Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Isiaka Adeleke, signed the law establishing the institution alongside Osun State College of Technology located at Esa-Oke in Osun State.^{[1] [2]} Osun State Polytechnic Iree also has Daily Part Time Program (DPT) which is located at Koko campus.

Faculties and departments

Ospoly, Iree has Nine (9) faculties and over 30 departments and units as of 25 March 2022. They are as follows:

Faculty of Information and Communication

• Mass Communication
• Computer Science
• Office Technology Management (OTM)

Faculty of Management Studies

• Business administration
• Marketing
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Faculty of Financial Studies

• Accountancy
• Banking and finance

Faculty of Science

• Science Laboratory Technology
• Statistics
• Applied Science (Chemistry Option)
• Applied Science (Microbiology Option)
• Food Science Technology

Faculty of Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Agric and Bio-Environmental Engineering
• Welding and Fabrication

Faculty of Environmental Studies

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Quantity Surveying
• Architecture
• Estate Management
• Building Technology

Faculty of Art and Industrial Design

• Art and Design
• Art and Industrial Design

Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education

• General Studies in Education
• Science Education
• General Education
• Business Education
• Technical Education

Directorate of General Studies

• Languages and Humanities
• Science and Social Social Sciences

Management

• Acting Rector: Dr. Odetayo Tajudeen Adewale
• Deputy Rector: Not yet elected
• Registrar: Barrister Salawu Busari Morufu
• Bursar: Mr. Sunday Ademola Afolabi
• Polytechnic Librarian:
• Director of Works and services: Engr. Adetuberu O. Akingbade
• Board chairman: Diran Ayanbeku^[3]

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Partnership/collaboration

Osun state poly collaborated with US (United state of America) to boost agriculture technology in the school.^[6]

Notable alumni

• Hon Adegboye A. O^[7]
• Bolaji Olaniyi
• Enoch Oyedibu - Investigative Journalist, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PIJAlance Magazine.
• Folaranmi Ajayi - Journalist and Educator.
• Hon. Kehinde Ayantunji - Former Osun NUJ Chairman and erstwhile SSA to former Governor, Osun State Gboyega Oyetola.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Our History . Osun State College of Technology . 2010-01-10.
2. Web site: Osun State Polytechnic, Iree . 2024-06-06 . www.ospoly.edu.ng.
3. Web site: Ezediuno . Francis . 2023-07-20 . Governor Adeleke appoints board chairmen . 2024-06-06 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
4. Web site: List of Courses Offered by Osun State Polytechnic . 2015-02-12 . 2016-03-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305153504/http://naijadudes.com/forum2_theme_1105894.xhtml?tema=15 . dead .
5. https://www.nigeriaschool.com.ng/nigerian-universities-and-their-school-fees/?tema=16 Universities and Their Tuition Fees
6. Web site: Admin . 2018-10-11 . osun-poly-collaborates-with-us-to-boost-agric . 2024-06-06 . www.vanguardngr.com/.
7. Web site: Olagoke . Bode . 2021-03-13 . OSPOLY alumni elects new leaders . 2024-06-06 . Blueprint Newspapers Limited . en-US.