Rufus Giwa Polytechnic is a tertiary learning institution in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. The National Board for Technical Education has approved it as a state-owned Polytechnic. It is also accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. The Polytechnic was established by edict in 1979 with the name The Polytechnic, Owo by the outgone Military Governor Sunday Tuoyo., While it began its activities in January 1980. The Executive Governor Adekunle Ajasin began to operate the Polytechnic immediately he assumed office in early 1980. It was renamed Ondo State Polytechnic in 1990. By 2010, the polytechnic had over 4,000 students. The Polytechnic has several department in the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Technology, LEMS, etc.The Ondo State Government's primary mandate for the Institution is to provide middle-level manpower in science and technology fields. This initiative aims to enhance technological development in Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole. It has a mandate of training and developing techniques in Applied Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Accounting, Commerce and Home Economics.
Rectors Rufus Giwa Polytechnic had the following rectors: Mr Olusegun Arodudu, Dr Adeyeri, Prof Adedimila, Mr Alao, Mr Ogundowole, Prof Peter Fapetu, prof ajibefun, Engr Ologunagba and Mr Gani Ogundahunsi .The present acting Rector of the polytechnics is Olorunwa Adegun.
Rename of the institution In June 2003, the Polytechnic was renamed after Chief Rufus Folusho Giwa, a prominent businessman from Ondo who had become president of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). Students protested the change of name and the school was shut down, only reopening on 29 September 2003. In July 2009, the polytechnic closed down due to a strike by the staff over non-payment of 10 months monetization arrears. In February 2010, Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko inaugurated a 16-person governing council for the polytechnic. In March 2010, Mimiko said that his government had paid the monetisation arrears of N210 million owed to the polytechnic.
Courses offered Accountancy Agriculture Engineering And Technology Agricultural Technology Animal Health And Production Technology Agricultural And Bio- Environmental Engineering Technology Architectural Technology Arts And Design Banking And Finance Building Technology Business Administration and Management Civil Engineering Technology Cooperative Economics and Management Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Technology Estate Management And Valuation Fisheries Technology Food Technology Forestry Technology Horticultural Technology Hospitality Management Insurance Library And Information Science Leisure and Tourism Management Marketing Mass Communication Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechatronics MICROFINANCE and Enterprise Development Nutrition And Dietetics Office Technology And Management Pharmaceutical Technology Public Administration Quality Surveying Science Laboratory Technology Social Development Statistics Surveying And Geo-Informatics Urban And Regional Planning Taxation Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
Admission requirements Seeking admission into Rufus Giwa polytechnics Ondo state, Aspirant must have 5 credit pass in west Africa examination council(WAEC), or National Examination council (NECO), Or NABTEB, Including English and mathematics. And also must have the Equivalent cut off mark, for Joint Admission matriculation Board exam(JAMB) for the year.
Library The Library began its operation in 1980 with opening stock of 2800 volumes of information materials. It was established to provide academic support to the institution. The library had made provision for relevant information materials and equipment towards the achievement of its major goals so that the advancement of quality education and technological advancement.
Project commission On 2 October 2020 the former governor of Ondo state Rotimi Akeredolu commissioned a Radio station that was built by the school. A new bursar building was also commissioned alongside the radio station in the school.
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References External links "Welcome to Our Site". Rufus Giwa polytechnic. Archived from the original on 2012-01-28. Retrieved 2013-11-19.