The Kwara State Polytechnic is celebrating a Principal Lecturer, Joseph Sunday Bamigboye, who has been made a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) by the National Judicial Council.

Bamiboye, who teaches in the Institute of General Studies (IGS), was honoured at a reception organised by the Rector of the Polytechnic, Mas'ud Elelu.

Elelu said with his new status, Bamigboye would improve quality education in the institution.

"With this new feat, Bamigboye can best be described as an asset to the polytechnic, the state and Nigeria as a whole. The knowledge acquired so far will be imparted on the students who will use the knowledge for the progress and development of the country," he said.

The Rector also advised other members of staff to emulate the hard work and enthusiasm of the new SAN. Replying, Bamigboye expressed appreciation for the recognition by the NJC and the polytechnic.

He also praised the Rector, describing him as a visionary given how he has facilitated prompt payment of salaries, development of physical infrastructures, and provision of conducive learning environment.

He promised to use his experience to contribute to the progress of the polytechnic, Kwara State and Nigeria at large. Some workers of the Polytechnic present at the event, described the new SAN as a bundle of humility, dedication, gentility and exemplary personality worthy of emulation by all staff.

Meanwhile, the Rector announced plans to set up Anti-Corruption Unit to check the excesses of workers and students and complement the Federal Government's fight against corruption.