The Rector, Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic (AAPOLY), Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Professor J.B. Bilesanmi-Awoderu, has said the institution recorded zero violence in the year 2019.
She made this known in a welcome address delivered during the institution’s maiden Christmas carol celebration held at its main auditorium recently.
While appreciating God for His faithfulness over the institution, Bilesanmi-Awoderu said: “This year has been the most peaceful year since I became the rector of this institution; I thank God that the academic calendar went has planned, no violence and a lot of achievements were recorded.
“It was said that no year will pass without delay in the school academic activities but this year made a difference, and I want to thank the state government for its support for the institution,” she said.
Also speaking at the event, a priest from St. James Anglican Church, Atikori, Venerable (DR) O. Otegbola, said: “I was surprised with the setting of this programme; I couldn’t believe this is the maiden edition.”
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He appreciated the rector and the organising committee for a job well done.
Dr Otegbola delivered a message on the theme of the programme, “The king is born,” as he enlightened attendees about the beauty of the birth of Jesus, the king.
The carol service includes; nine lessons, drama, choir ministration and lots more.
The event had in attendance, the Keegbo of Atikori, Ijebu-Igbo, Oba Ibiloye Solaja; proprietress, Mercy Model School, Pastor (Dr) V.B. Raji; Engineer E.S.A. Oluyemi; chairperson, organising committee, Mrs K.O Ogunbote; Ag Registrar, Mr S.O Idowu, directors, staff and students.
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