New 2016: Fed Poly Ekowe gets new Rector

The federal government announced Dr. Timi Seiyabo as the new substantive rector for Federal Polytechnic Ekowe on Tuesday, 9th of August, 2016. Before his appointment, Dr. Seiyabo was a lecturer at the Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State. following a press conference held at the liaison office, handover was done this week where the former acting rector, Prof. Christopher Ahiakwo officially handed over the realms of affairs to the substantive rector. In his speech, Dr. Seiyabo assured staff of the institution that he was on a rescue mission and he will ensure that their rights are well protected. The Polytechnic community heartily welcomes this change as a boost to leadership and also wishes Dr. Timi a glorious stay in office. For more stories about the school, like us on facebook.

SSANIP AND NASU JOINS NLC STRIKE

SSANIP AND NASU, EKOWE CHAPTER JOINS NLC STRIKE

The ongoing strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress that has crippled activities in major states in the nation has spread its tentacles to Federal Polytechnic Ekowe has two out of three unions in the school has openly called for support of the strike. Yesterday the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics, Ekowe chapter informed congress that it has joined the ongoing strike in solidarity for the reduction of price of premium motor spirit, PMS otherwise known as petrol while its sister body in the polytechnic the National Staff Union of Polytechnics this morning informed its members via SMS that it is joining the strike. Let's have your opinion...

Heavy Gunshot at Ekowe Community

Residents and indigenes of Ekowe community were left in shock yesterday as unknown gunmen terrified the community.

Sporadic gunshots were heard at the community waterside at about 2am which lasted for about 45 minutes.

Eyewitness and community residents confirmed that the gunmen came from the creek into the community in search of the Amananowei who rather fortunately for him, was out of town.

As at the time of writing this report, the identity and mission of these men are yet to be acertained ..

Training Workshop For "CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT" For Staff Of The Directorate Of Academic Planning

The School Authority under the auspice of the Rector Dr. Iniye Douglas Ekpebu organised a TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT FOR STAFF OF THE DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING on Wednesday 12th October, 2011 - Tuesday 18th October, 2011.

Staff representatives were drawn from all departments in the institution (both academic and non-academic). It was a very pleasant experience for each participant and for the school as a lot were discovered to move the Institution forward and develop a good Strategic Plan for the Institution.

To this end, Appreciation goes to the Rector for organizing this wonderful programme for staff.

Dr. Iniye Douglas Ekpebu 

(Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe)

Participants at the Workshop

Mr. Liasu Braimah (PACESET ASSIOSIATES) giving the objectives of the Workshop

Mr. F. B. Obubo (Ag. Director of Academic Planning Unit) talks on Vision of the Institution

Stella (left) and Chioma (right) listening to the lecture being delivered

Cross-section of staff who participated in the workshop

On the High Table from left to right: Mr. Liasu Braimah (Consultant), Mrs. E.I. Bribena (Librarian), Mr. James E. Neminebor (Bursar), Mr. Apelebiri G. Willabo (Registrar) and Mr. Forster B. Obubo (Ag. DAP)

Principal Staff of the Institution 

The Registrar (left) presenting a certificate of participation to a participant from Works Department

Mr. Wari Denyefa (Denny) gets a certificate of participation

Mrs Odisi Sarah receiving her certificate from the Registrar

Miss. Toruemi Stella receiving a participation certificate

Librarian presenting a certificate to Mary Ann 

Mrs E. Bribena (Polytechnic Librarian)

 Bursary Department representative

Mr. Alagoa (Dean of School of General Studies receives his certificate

Mr. Kakiri Woyengidubamo (Dean of School of Entrepreneurship) receiving a certificate from the Librarian 

 Mr. Ayoola given his certificate of participation

Librarian presents certificate to Mr. Obasi Livinus 

Librarian consults with DAP

Mr. Eru Eka John receives his certificate from the Librarian as the Registrar and DAP look on

Pre-ND Examination Conducted on Wednesday the 2nd of November,2011

Staff about to accredit candidates (from right: Mrs. Afolabi, Mr. Livinus, Mr. Deyefa and Miss Rebecca)

 Resource Persons look on as DAP addresses students (from left: Mr. Afolabi, Mrs Ukamaka, Mr. Esemokumo, and Miss Rebecca)

 Candidates being addressed by the Director of Academic Planning Unit

 Cross section of candidates

Another section of candidates 

Mr. Obubo (left) addressing the candidates while the deans Engr. Souare (middle) and Dr. Olusegun (left) looks on 

Mr. Alagoa (extreme left) looks on 

 Mr. Kakiri (right) looks on

Accreditation begins 

Mrs. Taiwo Afolabi (School of Entrepreneurship) and Mr. Livinus accredit students

Students in their number queue to get into the examination hall 

Dave (Works Department) administering crowd control 

Cross-section of candidates 

Mr. Ayoola accredits a candidate 

Mr. Benaebi Eselemo (P.R.O.)  with Mr. F.B. Obubo (Director of Academic Planning Unit)

Mr. Kakiri discusses with the Polytechnic Librarian 

Discussing way forward....(From  left to right): Mr. Obubo, Mr. Eselemo and Mrs. Bribena

Student accreditation continues 

Accreditation accomplished 

...Rounding up 

Engr. Souare controlling the crowd 

Get settled... the exam is about to begin 

Student takes their seats 

...waiting for the paper to start 

Pat confirming number of accredited candidates 

Aerial view 1: Student start their papers 

 Aerial view 2 

Aerial view 3 of the examination hall 

Military Personnel with Me

Security was adequately provided by the School Authority 

Marking the Script, Mr Alagoa and Engr. Souare

Tony (Public Relations Unit)