Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc, Destroys Buildings, Equipment In Ekiti

Buildings, teaching and learning equipment worth millions of Naira have been destroyed by a devastating rainstorm that pounded the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and other parts of the state.

The institution recorded losses in the state, including the destruction of structures, including classrooms, laboratories, hostels, and offices, by tornadoes accompanying torrential rainfall on Friday, April 18, 2025.

The National President, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti Alumni Association, Dr Oyedokun Abiodun, who decried the havoc wreaked on the facilities of the school by rainstorm, called on President Bola Tinubu, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, and well-to-do Nigerians to come to the aid of their alma mater on the matter.

In a statement made available to journalists in Ado Ekiti on Monday, Abiodun said, “It is disheartening to hear about the devastating rainstorm that has once again struck our esteemed alma mater on April 18. The damage inflicted upon our beloved institution is extensive, as numerous buildings, vital teaching equipment, classrooms, hostels, laboratories, offices, ICT infrastructure, and electric poles suffered damage estimated in several hundred million naira.

“We appealed to President Bola Tinubu to extend his compassionate support to our institution during this challenging time. We also called on the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, to aid our Polytechnic, recognising its pivotal role in our state’s educational landscape.

“We also implore the National Emergency Management Agency and the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, to promptly assess the damage and provide the necessary resources for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of our facilities.

“The discomfort and anxiety experienced by our students during this period are palpable. In light of this, I make a special appeal to all mothers across Nigeria, using our esteemed mother, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as a beacon of compassion and a point of reference. We humbly request your kind intervention and support to alleviate our students’ hardship”.

The National Alumni President commended the alumni members for their past support of the institution and said, “Now, more than ever, we implore you to come to our aid and contribute generously towards rebuilding our Polytechnic.

He stated, “Your timely assistance will not only restore our infrastructure, but also reinstate a conducive learning environment for our students, ensuring the continuation of their academic pursuits without undue disruption.’’