Kehinde Alabi: OSPOLY’s Digital Stride Is A Promise Kept And A Step Towards The Future

By Folaranmi Ajayi

"Bí ẹ̀gún ènìyàn bá jó rere, orí á má yà àtòkùn rẹ̀"- OSPOLY OF OUR DREAM GROUP 

If someone’s masquerade dances well, their head will be lifted in pride.History was made at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree this today, quietly but powerfully, as the institution under the leadership of Kehinde Alabi fulfilled a transformational promise: the digital release of semester results for part-time students. An initiative that is going to spread across all registered and bonafide students of the institution. 

For those unfamiliar with the usual routine, accessing results on campus has often been a long and frustrating process. Students would queue, sometimes for hours, just to see their grades. Errors, omissions, and miscommunication were not uncommon. But that era is coming to an end, not with fanfare, but with deliberate reform.

The pain of checking results is a challenge many students know too well. Over the years, they have had to be physically present on campus, sometimes rushing down from wherever they are, just to confirm their academic standing. This not only placed undue pressure on them, but also fostered tension and uncertainty. 

However, this new development has broken many barriers. Now, students can check their results from the comfort of their homes — from anywhere in the world. It eliminates intimidation, eases anxiety, and most importantly, puts the power back into the hands of the students. No one can know your result before you do. Like my friends knew mine the semester I had 3.44. That is dignity. That is progress. What a giant stride.

What makes this shift significant is not just the innovation itself, but the leadership behind it. When Kehinde Alabi assumed office as Rector, he came with a vision rooted in the institution’s motto: “Excellence in Character and Technology.” In just a short time, this motto is not only being quoted but actively reflected in systems and actions.

The first visible beneficiaries of this change are students from the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (SLT). These students have begun checking their semester results directly on the school portal, something unprecedented in the history of the polytechnic. Other departments are being rolled out in phases, with confidence that the entire part-time student body will have full digital access before the week ends. 

This move is not merely about technology. It is about accountability, ease of access, and institutional transparency. It is about building trust between students and administration and streamlining communication in a way that reduces anxiety and uncertainty. In an age where digital literacy is a vital skill, students now interact with their academic records in a way that prepares them for global systems of learning and record management.

For too long, the Nigerian educational experience has lagged behind when it comes to basic automation. But under Alabi’s leadership, OSPOLY is now making deliberate strides to bridge that gap. This is not just an upgrade. It is a statement: we are ready to evolve.

But evolution is not automatic. It requires intentionality, leadership, and a culture of integrity. It takes someone who not only sees what could be but also takes steps, however small or gradual, to make it happen. That is the story behind this digital transition. That is the story of Kehinde Alabi’s OSPOLY.

As a journalist and education correspondent who has covered various tertiary institutions across the country, I can say without hesitation that such administrative action, especially one that directly impacts student life, deserves recognition. It may not make national headlines today, but to the part-time students who can now check their results without stress or confusion, and to the others who are soon to beneficiaries, this is a quiet revolution.

If this is just the beginning, then the future of OSPOLY under Alabi’s watch may be brighter than many dared to imagine.

And for those watching from afar: this is what leadership looks like. Hearty Congratulations OSPOLITES from all of us at Ospoly of our Dream group. 

Folaranmi Ajayi (Enigma) writes from West Africa, Fellow, Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism and Solutions Journalism Network America. A former Editor-in-Chief, OSPOLY NAMACOS Editorial Board & Mass Communication  student 2019 Set.

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