Date Published: 01/15/10

Mimiko appoints Governing Board for Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo

          The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko has constituted a 15-man Governing Board for Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo.

          The Chairman of the Board is Dr. Jacob Olaoye Adegoke. Other members include Mr. Francis Ojo, Prof. Kayode Ogunmoyela, Dr. Gbenga Ige, Mrs Funmilayo Amodu and Mr. Idowu Ogunrinbokun.

          Also on the Board are Prof. Ayo Salami, Chief Ade Falowo, Barrister Jumoke Akindele, Mrs Yinka Obe and Barrister Toyin Akinkuotu.

          The rest are Engr. Aragbaiye, Mrs Ajayi Mojisola Grace, Arch. Gray Eshofonie and the Rector of the Polytechnic.

          Dr. Adegoke, an Akure indigene was born on 30 th April, 1948.  He bagged Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from University of Ibadan in 1973 and a Masters in Veterinary Science from University of Liverpool, United Kingdom in 1981.

          He joined the Ondo State Civil Service in September 1976 as Veterinary Officer Grade One and retired voluntarily in March, 2006 having risen to the position of Permanent Secretary after serving the State for 30years in various capacities.

          Dr. Adegoke is a member of several professional bodies including World Veterinary Poultry Association and a Fellow of Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria.