By Adinoyi Momohjimoh.
As a concerned citizen of Kogi State, and as a parent whose son is eagerly waiting to apply for the two-year National Diploma (ND) programme at the Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute (NKFI), I am compelled to raise a matter of public concern.
For months now, many prospective students, my son included have waited in anticipation for the institute to advertise admission for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Unfortunately, the silence from the management has been deafening. While other institutions across the state and country have long concluded their post-UTME screening exercises and awaiting admission list, NKFI has not even commenced the process, leaving hundreds of candidates in confusion.
Attempts to reach the Rector of the institute for clarification have proved abortive. This lack of communication is particularly disappointing considering the tremendous progress NKFI recorded within the last two years.
Under the tireless efforts of the Rector, Williams Charles Oluwatoyin and his management team, the once-moribund Institute regained life and profile, offering renewed hope to young Nigerians interested in technical and vocational training.
Sadly, the same energy and commitment have not been visible in recent months.
It would be recalled that just a few weeks ago, social media was awash with appeals from prospective applicants and stakeholders, urging the institute’s management to commence admission processes. One that catches my attention was that made by one Comrade Adinoyi.
Yet, there has been no official word, no explanation, and no way forward. This silence is not only unfair but also damaging to the image of an Institute that has worked so hard to earn back public trust.
At this point, I must call on the Kogi State Government to intervene decisively. The government must compel the management of the Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute to immediately advertise admission for the 2025/2026 academic session. Failure to do so risks dashing the hopes of young men and women who see NKFI as their gateway to acquiring technical education and employable skills in an economy that desperately needs them.
Education cannot thrive in silence, secrecy, or neglect. The aspirations of young Nigerians deserve urgent attention, and the management of NKFI owes it a duty to live up to the standard it has set in recent years.
