Speaking at the ceremony, the Rector of the polytechnic, Dr. Jacob Agboola, warned the new students against engaging in cultism or violence, saying the school has zero tolerance for indiscipline.
He said that the polytechnic have signed a Memoranda of Understanding with some foreign institutions, including the Sussex University, London, to enable the institutions to collaborate in running higher degree courses.
The rector urged the federal and state governments to invest more in the sector, as polytechnic education is vital to enhancing technological advancement of any country.
Agboola, who said the partnership would boost the students' exposure and experience, added that it would stand them out among their colleagues.
