IVTEC, Federal Poly Offa Partner On Internal Quality Assurance Training

The International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC), Ajase-Ipo, in collaboration with the Federal Polytechnic Offa (FEDPOFFA), has concluded a two-day Internal Quality Assurance Training Workshop aimed at strengthening institutional quality assurance systems and promoting academic excellence in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

The workshop, held from Wednesday, November 4 to Thursday, November 5, 2026, was organised under the theme, “Strengthening Internal Quality Assurance Systems for Institutional and Academic Excellence.” It brought together management and academic staff, technical experts, facilitators and other stakeholders from both institutions, as well as representatives of the Kwara State Ministry of Tertiary Education.

The opening ceremony was attended by the Deputy Rector (Academics), Federal Polytechnic Offa, Dr. Peter Egbele, who represented the Rector, Engr. Dr. Kamoru Oluwatoyin Kadiri; the Acting Registrar of IVTEC, Mrs. Eniola Orire; the Acting Bursar, Mr. Aborishade Best Oladapo; representatives of the Kwara State Ministry of Tertiary Education; members of the organising committee and other invited guests.

In her welcome address, the Acting Registrar, Mrs. Eniola Orire, appreciated the management of Federal Polytechnic Offa for its partnership and commitment to the capacity-building initiative.

She described the workshop as a platform for professional engagement, knowledge sharing and improved institutional practices.

She explained that the training was designed to enhance staff capacity and strengthen the implementation of effective quality assurance mechanisms within the College.

She therefore urged participants to maximise the opportunity and apply the knowledge acquired to improve institutional performance.

Mrs. Orire also commended the Chairman of the FEDPOFFA–IVTEC Internal Quality Assurance Training Workshop Committee, Engr. Dr. A. O. Ajao, for his leadership and dedication to the successful organisation of the programme. She acknowledged the contributions of the facilitators and other members of the organising committee.

The Acting Registrar further expressed appreciation to the Kwara State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for its sustained commitment to human capital development and the provision of an enabling environment for institutional growth and academic advancement.

She particularly recognised the support of the Supervising Commissioner of the Ministry of Tertiary Education, and the Commissioners for Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olalekan Olorungbebe, for his encouragement, policy direction and institutional support, which continue to strengthen IVTEC’s developmental efforts.

In his goodwill message, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic Offa, Engr. Dr. Kamoru Oluwatoyin Kadiri, represented by the Deputy Rector (Academics), Dr. Peter Egbele, commended IVTEC Management for providing the platform for the collaboration.

He noted that such partnerships promote professional development, institutional cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and experience.

Dr. Egbele also applauded the workshop committee for its initiative and commitment, particularly its Chairman, Engr. Dr. A. O. Ajao, whose leadership contributed to the successful execution of the programme.

The workshop featured technical presentations, interactive discussions, practical exercises, group activities and evaluation sessions. Areas covered included the fundamentals of quality assurance in TVET, internal quality assurance frameworks, curriculum and programme quality, assessment moderation and verification, as well as academic documentation and records management.

The facilitators from Federal Polytechnic Offa included: Director, Open, Distance and Flexible e-Learning, Engr. Dr. A.O. Ajao; Chief Technologist, Fatai Kolawole; Engr. Abdullateef Alabi; Computer Engineer, Engr. Dr. Waheed O. Balogun; Director, Academic Planning Unit; and Chief Programmer/Analyst, Management Information Systems, Mr. Samuel Oluwasogo.

Activities on the second day focused on practical applications of the concepts discussed, with participants engaging in group exercises and evaluation of their outputs.

The sessions provided opportunities to translate the knowledge acquired into practical institutional processes and quality assurance procedures.

The workshop concluded with closing remarks by IVTEC Management, a vote of thanks, presentation of certificates to participants and a group photograph.

In her closing remarks, Mrs. Orire appreciated the management and staff of Federal Polytechnic Offa, the facilitators, organising committee, representatives of the Kwara State Ministry of Tertiary Education and all participants for their contributions to the success of the workshop.

She expressed confidence that the knowledge and skills acquired would translate into improved institutional practices, enhanced academic standards and more effective service delivery.

Ige Grace Olufisayo
Public Relations Officer
International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC), Ajase-Ipo
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