According to Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Nigeria Polytechnic Games will not be impacted by the Federal Government’s proposal to align university degrees with Higher National Diplomas granted by polytechnics.
Alausa underlined that the 22nd Nigeria Polytechnic Games, with the theme “Ijakadi 2025,” will go ahead as scheduled even though the government is striving to resolve the HND/University Degree dichotomy. The ceremony took place at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State.
The minister said, “NIPOGA will continue, despite the government’s efforts to streamline the education sector,” on behalf of Dr. Ejeh Usman, Director of Polytechnic and Allied Education at the Federal Ministry of Education. We are dedicated to preserving polytechnics as a component of our curriculum.
In favor of a larger dual mandate for these institutions, he added that polytechnics that wish to provide degree programs might apply for accreditation from the National Board for Technical Education and the National Universities Commission.
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Dr. Usman confirmed that the Ministry firmly supports the NIPOGA in Offa, praising its effective organization. The minister encourages all participating polytechnics, schools, and rectors in his speech. It is crucial to support sports in the classroom because games and education go hand in hand.
Kadiri Kamoru, rector of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, emphasized the institution’s noteworthy accomplishments, particularly obtaining the rights to host the 22nd NIPOGA Games for the first time in more than thirty years.
He thanked the leadership and support of the stakeholders, calling the event historic with over 5,000 participants in 12 sports and national TV coverage to highlight Nigeria’s athletic prowess.
Furthermore, Senator Lola Ashiru, who represents the Kwara South Senatorial District, and Alhaji Moshood Ojikutu, the Chairman of the Federal Polytechnic’s Offa Governing Council, emphasized the significance of the athletic event in fostering solidarity among Nigerian youth.
