KadPoly rector gets award of committed leadership, friendly administrator

By Auwal Ahmed Ibrahim, Goronyo

The Rector of Kaduna Polytechnic, Dr. Suleiman Umar PhD, has been honored with the award of Committed Leadership by the College of Business and Management Studies (CBMS) and Business Educators Association in Vocational Education (BEAVE) of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The award was presented at a conference organized by CBMS and BEAVE, which took place on September 3, 2025, at the CBMS.

The conference, which began at 10:00 AM, brought together esteemed individuals in the education sector to share ideas and discuss issues relevant to the development of technical and vocational education in Nigeria. The award to Dr. Suleiman Umar symbolized his commitment to building strong leadership in Kaduna Polytechnic.

Under his leadership, Kaduna Polytechnic has witnessed significant development and progress. Dr. Umar’s leadership style is characterized by democracy, dynamism, and a commitment to progress. He is a champion of peace and a work-friendly leader who has promoted a positive work environment in the institution.

The award is a testament to Dr. Umar’s exceptional leadership qualities and his dedication to the development of Kaduna Polytechnic. His leadership has brought about viable changes in the institution, and he has taken the polytechnic to the next level.

Dr. Umar’s commitment to the development of Kaduna Polytechnic is evident in his efforts to promote technical and vocational education in Nigeria. He has worked tirelessly to ensure that the institution produces highly skilled and entrepreneurs who can contribute to the development of the country.

The CBMS and BEAVE recognized Dr. Umar’s outstanding leadership qualities and his contributions to the development of technical and vocational education in Nigeria. The award is a well-deserved recognition of his efforts and commitment to the growth and development of Kaduna Polytechnic.

The Rector’s award is a motivation to other leaders in the education sector to emulate his leadership style and commitment to development. It is expected that the award will inspire more leaders to work towards promoting technical and vocational education in Nigeria.