Newly Admitted Students To Pioneer Use Of Osisioma Campus Facilities

The Rector of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba, Prof. Engr. Christopher Okoro Kalu, has announced that the newly matriculated students, particularly Year One students, are set to become the first cohort to fully utilize the modern facilities at the institution’s Osisioma Campus.

Okoro made the disclosure during the institution’s 32nd matriculation ceremony, where he commended the developmental strides of Governor Alex Otti, describing the campus project as a reflection of the Governor’s intentional and reform-driven leadership.

 He noted that the facilities include state of the art, ultra modern hostels for both male and female students, as well as a conducive, world class learning environment.

The Rector charged the matriculating students to embrace discipline, hard work, and integrity, stressing that there are no shortcuts to success in the institution.

“You have no other option than to work hard in your studies. There is no shortcut to success here. Read your books, and you will pass your exams,” he said.

He emphasized that attendance to lectures forms a key component of continuous assessment, warning that the institution maintains zero tolerance for truancy and “ghost students.” Okoro further cautioned that there is no room for cultism on campus, noting that any student found involved in such activities would face strict disciplinary action.

According to him, the institution’s curriculum is designed to promote both academic excellence and practical skills acquisition, urging students to take advantage of the opportunity to develop at least one skill while in school.

Highlighting achievements within the institution over the past 24 months under his leadership, Okoro attributed the progress to the support of the state government. 

He also acknowledged the role of the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof. Uche Eme Uche, who represented the Governor at the ceremony.

The Commissioner commended the administration’s strides, citing improvements in infrastructure, prompt payment of salaries, and enhanced staff welfare as key achievements strengthening the education sector.

She also praised the Rector’s leadership and ongoing reforms, noting that the interventions are restoring confidence in tertiary education across the state.

Okoro urged the matriculating students to take full advantage of the conducive academic environment, emphasizing that their training is aimed at shaping them into both skilled and responsible members of society.