Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central, presented an 18-seater bus to the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, describing the gesture as “only the beginning” of greater interventions to come.
The bus, initially requested by a former SUG president, was presented with thunderous applause during a campus visit by the Delta Central lawmaker.
Dafinone used the opportunity to engage students, faculty, and administrators on the importance of education, skill-building, and leadership rooted in humility.
“This bus is symbolic,” he said. “You need nine more to solve the transport challenge. But this visit will generate the visibility needed to attract more support, and I promise to do more.
“I saw Tetfund buildings here. That means this institution is already in Abuja’s line of sight. We’ll build on that. Many federal agencies are willing to support schools that show initiative. This relationship will open more doors.”
Dafinone also urged students to embrace entrepreneurship, “This certificate you’re pursuing is important, but the world is also looking for people with skills, You can earn up to N200,000 a month through agriculture. With one or two acres of land, one or two hours a day, you can build a future. Education is the foundation, but innovation is the key.”
In his remarks, the Rector of the Polytechnic, Professor Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, commended the lawmaker saying, “To the best of my knowledge, this is the first time a Senator has visited our polytechnic and stepped into the Rector’s office, It’s a testament to humility. Some Senators are unreachable, but here you are—clapping and singing with students.
“Without any iota of flattery, I believe his family holds the record for the highest number of chartered accountants in the world, And here he is, not just continuing that legacy, but expanding it through service.”
Professor Ufuophu-Biri also showcased some of the institution’s own innovations, including a recently developed wireless generator that runs without fuel.
However, as part of the visit, the senator was taken on a tour of new facilities, including a soon-to-be-commissioned administrative building.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is expected to inaugurate the structure during the institution’s convocation on May 31, 2025, and Senator Dafinone was officially invited.
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