The Offa Descendants Chief Lecturers’ Forum (ODCLF) held its first-ever physical meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Offa Descendants Union (ODU) Secretariat. The meeting marked a major step toward uniting Offa’s academic leaders for the benefit of the community.
Present at the gathering were senior lecturers of Offa origin from various institutions nationwide.
Among them was the forum’s national coordinator, Engr. Dr. Sholadoye Muniru Oyewale of Kaduna Polytechnic; Dr. Maruf Mohammed of Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru; Engr. Jimoh Abdulganiyu retired from Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti; Dr Ajibade Saheed and Dr Lawal Tunde Dauda of Federal Polytechnic, Offa; ESV. Dr. Wasiu Shittu of Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi; Prince Olanipekun Nurudeen of Federal Polytechnic, Offa; and Prince Kamar Imole of Niger State Polytechnic.
In his welcome address, Dr. Oyewale praised Dr. Maruf Mohammed for initiating the meeting, describing it as an important step in bringing Offa’s top academic minds together to collaborate and give back to the community.
Discussions focused on the forum’s role as a platform for knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and community support. Members agreed that ODCLF has the potential to contribute meaningfully to development efforts in Offa and beyond.
One of the meeting’s highlights came from ESV. Dr Wasiu Shittu pointed out that ODCLF is the first known forum of its kind in Nigeria, bringing together Chief Lecturers based on professional status and shared heritage.
Dr. Lawal Tunde Dauda supported this, noting that Offa has a strong history of pioneering local initiatives that inspire others across the country.
As part of the resolutions, the Planning and Organizing Committee (PL&OC) was directed to begin work on the December 2025 Inaugural Assembly.
Members based in Offa were encouraged to step up local outreach, while those outside the town were tasked with offering strategic support.
The meeting ended with a group photograph and a shared commitment to making ODCLF a force for progress in Offa.
