Bayelsa poly graduates 425 at maiden convocation

By Okioma Amos

No fewer than 425 National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) students graduated from Bayelsa State Polytechnic, Aleibiri, during the institution’s maiden combined convocation held on Saturday in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state.

Governor Douye Diri, who attended the ceremony as visitor to the institution, commended the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for its support in developing tertiary education in the state, describing the agency as a dependable partner in educational advancement.

Diri reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to technical and vocational education, saying the government prioritises skills acquisition to produce self-reliant graduates.

The governor announced the approval of two Coaster buses for the institution and also approved the fencing of the school to improve security.

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He directed relevant ministries to assess the construction of internal roads and other infrastructure within the campus.

He urged youths in the state to embrace technical education and entrepreneurship, instead of relying solely on white-collar jobs.

Earlier, Rector of the institution, Dr. Wisdom Clinton Soreh, described the convocation as a historic milestone and appreciated the state government for supporting the growth of the polytechnic through infrastructural development and improved learning facilities.