Tinubu Appoints Adelabu Substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ayede

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Isiaka Tunji Adelabu as the substantive Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State.

The appointment, which took effect on August 5, 2026, makes Adelabu the second substantive Rector of the institution since its establishment.

The development was announced by the Registrar of the Polytechnic, Mr Akinlolu Akinpade, through a statement made public by the Acting Director of the Centre for Information, Communication and Public Relations, Mr Sunday Adepoju.

Before his appointment, Adelabu was a Chartered Accountant and Chief Lecturer in the Department of Accountancy at the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State.

He previously served in several administrative positions at the institution, including Head of Department, Dean of School and Deputy Rector (Administration), giving him experience in academic administration and institutional management.

The Registrar said Adelabu’s academic contributions, professional experience and administrative competence would add value to the continued growth and development of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede.

With the appointment, Adelabu is expected to provide substantive academic and administrative leadership as the institution continues to strengthen its programmes, infrastructure and institutional structures.

The Polytechnic management, staff and students have also been urged to give the new Rector the necessary support and cooperation as he assumes office.

The appointment formally ends the institution’s period of acting leadership and ushers in a new phase under a substantive Rector.