In a significant development aimed at stabilizing its academic calendar, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree has officially merged the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions for its degree programmes affiliated with the University of Ilorin and Nnamdi Azikiwe University. The decision, disclosed in an internal memorandum dated April 8, 2025, was communicated to all admitted students of the affiliated programmes.
The management explained that the move became necessary following the late activation of the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) portal for the 2024/2025 session. This delay hindered the admission process for a large number of prospective candidates, prompting the institution to take a proactive step to avoid further disruptions.
According to the memo signed by the Registrar, Mr. Abiodun O. Oloyede, the institution had to merge the sessions to accommodate those affected by the slow admissions cycle. The merger allows all qualified and admitted students to begin academic activities under a harmonized schedule, ensuring no group is disadvantaged due to circumstances beyond their control.
The institution further noted that the consolidated academic session is expected to commence fully in August 2025, aligning with the projected conclusion of the current admissions cycle. This timeline is designed to enable newly admitted candidates to resume alongside returning students under a single, unified academic framework.
Osun State Polytechnic emphasized that the decision was taken in the best interest of students and in consultation with its affiliate universities. The aim, according to the institution, is to uphold academic continuity, protect the integrity of the degree programmes, and prevent any future bottlenecks in the learning process.
The administration used the opportunity to extend a warm welcome to all students admitted into the degree programmes across various disciplines, expressing optimism for a seamless and productive academic journey. Students were encouraged to remain focused and make the most of the upcoming session, which now carries the combined weight of two academic years.
With this development, the polytechnic becomes one of the few institutions in Nigeria to formally merge consecutive academic sessions due to delays linked to national admissions processes. It also underscores the broader impact of systemic challenges on tertiary education scheduling in the country.
While the academic community awaits the start of the unified session, Osun State Polytechnic reassured stakeholders of its preparedness to deliver quality education in partnership with its affiliate universities. The institution concluded by reaffirming its commitment to student welfare, academic excellence, and institutional resilience in the face of administrative disruptions.
