30th December, 2024
PRESS RELEASE:
STOP CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY AGAINST AYEDE
POLY RECTOR – MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has waded into
the brewing crisis in the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State. The human
rights group called on the polytechnic community as well as the people of Osun
and Oyo states to stop the campaign of calumny against the rector of the
institution, Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul Hameed.
In a press statement issued on Monday, 30th
December, 2024 by the Executive Director of the group, Professor Ishaq
Akintola, MURIC accused the detractors of the rector of resorting to blackmail
because the latter insisted on following due process particularly in the award
of contracts.
The full statement reads:
“The pioneer Rector of the Federal Polytechnic,
Ayede, Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul Hameed, was recently accused of
nepotism, religious bias and lack of transparency in the award of contracts.
But his detractors and whistle-blowers remain faceless while pursuing their propaganda
in the social media.
“Our findings reveal that the allegations levelled
against the rector are baseless, unfounded and without any evidence whatsoever.
Contrary to the false allegations, the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede which was
established in February 2021 has made monumental progress within such a short
period under Engr. Abdul Hameed.
“There is every reason to believe that those
behind the malicious propaganda are resorting to blackmail because the rector
has always insisted on following due process. Vested interest, Islamophobia, avaricious
greed and rapacious covetousness are responsible for the malice being
manifested towards the hardworking rector.
“It is
uncommon for an institution that is merely three years old to have reached the
height already being enjoyed by the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede. Despite the
fact that it is yet to generate funds internally, 23 projects have been
completed through capital projects and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TEFUND).
“As an
astute administrator, the rector has been able to attract and complete four projects
donated by philanthropists, all within this short time. The four projects are already
visible at the permanent site. This achievement in particular is an eloquent
testimony to the rector’s credibility, his uncommonness and the humongous trust
which members of the public repose in his person.
“That is not all. The temporary site also boasts
of three other completed projects as well as another four renovated and donated
projects. This is apart from various equipment that are sine qua non in
a tertiary institution procured by the rector for the young polytechnic.
“Among these are 3 Toyota Hilux vehicles, 2
utility vehicles, 40 number of computers, a 500KVA transformer with feeder
pillars and cables, 30KVA solar energy with 48 panels and 24 batteries, 40
number of laptops, ongoing construction of a storey building library complex,
etc.
“There is
no scintilla of ambiguity that Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul Hameed is a
performer with indubitable pedigree. His fake whistle-blowers are out to smear
his good reputation. Their complaints are mere distractions born out of envy,
pettiness and malice. They are clogs in the wheel of progress for the new
polytechnic.
“Records show that there has been inter-religious
harmony in the Federal Polytechnic Ayede since inception. The academic and
administrative staff must not allow merchants of dirty antics to sow the seeds
of religious crisis. Their sole aim is to secure contracts without following
due process. These agents of Lucifer must not be allowed to halt the progress
of the institution.
“MURIC appeals to the Federal Ministry of
Education to ignore the allegations and continue to give the rector and the polytechnic
the much needed support. We urge the people of Osun and Oyo states to stop the
campaign of calumny against the rector, Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul Hameed.”
#FederalPolytechnicAyede
#StopDirtyAntics
Professor Ishaq Akintola,
Founder/Executive Director,
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC)
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