By: Lekan Tajudeen
The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, also known as Kwarapoly, has addressed concerns surrounding its management reform, emphasizing that the initiative is not politically motivated.
The management in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Halimat Garba on Tuesday, 7th January, 2024, expressed concern over some social media posts imputing political colouration in the ongoing reforms and rightsizing to align resources with current realities of the school
Garba clarified that the exercise is not targeted at anyone as It is purely an internal review and cost-saving measure that involved the movement of some old hands and, inevitably, rightsizing of a few new hands whose employments were still probationary.
She added that the Polytechnic is undergoing a significant restructuring, including increased use of technology to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance service delivery in line with global best practices.
“The polytechnic’s administration seeks to clarify the purpose of the reform, which aims to enhance the institution’s overall performance and better serve its students and community”
“It was not a decision taken in haste or without due considerations; we, therefore, appeal that such exercise should not be politicised.”
She noted that non of the employees was hired on the basis of their political affiliation, and the restructuring is totally blind to any cleavage, contrary to the insinuations in certain quarters.
