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MAPOLY To Reopen 20th of January

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Abeokuta, has announced the reopening of the Institution slated for Monday, 20th January, 2025.

A statement by the polytechnic’s Registrar, Mrs. Olubukola Elewedalu, indicates that the decision was sequel to the amicable resolution of the crisis that led to the initial closure of the institution.

Mrs Elewedalu advised both the newly admitted and returning students to resume their registration processes and academic activities respectively to prevent any disruption in the academic schedule, noting that lectures were expected to commence in earnest.

The registrar also solicited the continuous cooperation of students towards ensuring a smooth academic year and advised them to remain committed to maintaining the peace and order within the polytechnic community.

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Protesting Students Attack Ogun Deputy Governor’s Convoy

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Ogun State government has claimed that the convoy of the state’s Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele was attacked by a group of protesting students in Abeokuta.

The deputy governor was said to be on her way to an official assignment in commemoration of 2025 year’s Armed forces Remembrance day, when she was allegedly attacked by students in Oke- Ilewo Area of Ogun State 

In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Mr Kayode Akinmade explained that the protesting students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta were armed with sticks and other dangerous projectiles,

Mr Akinmade said further that the students became more restive immediately they realized it was the Deputy Governor’s convoy causing a lot of damage to her car and those of the security operatives.

The Statement added that the Deputy Governor’s  convoy made an unexpected detour  to her lodge to allow the protesting students to pass peacefully, thus maintaining public safety and respecting the rights of citizens.

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MAPOLY Shut over Students Protest

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By Olusegun Folarin

Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Abeokuta have announced the closure of the Polytechnic effective from today, 13th January, 2025, till further notice.

A statement by the Head, Public Relations and Protocol of the Institution, Mr Yemi Ajibola says that the decision was to ensure safety of lives and properties owing to the protest by some students on the decision of the Management to verify their National Diploma results from their former schools.

It notes that the Management expressed its zero tolerance to fake results from any quarters and advised the students to stay away from the campus in their own interests.

The statement assures parents and the general public of timely updates as events unfold.

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Commissioner for Education Pledges Better Days for MAPOLY

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By Olusegun Folarin

The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu has assured the staff of the state – owned Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Abeokuta of the present administration’s commitment to addressing their needs.

Professor Arigbabu who gave the assurance at a valedictory programme in honour of a former Rector of the Polytechnic, Architect Tokunbo Fowode said the relevant authorities were working towards resolving the institution’s problems. 

Speaking about the retired Rector, the Commissioner described Architect Fowode as a stalwart academic whose dedication and commitment remained indelible.

” I want to appreciate the members of staff of MAPOLY for their dedication, though it’s work in progress and I want to assure you that by God’s grace, we will solve all these problems’

“I also appreciate the student Union, they have also been very understanding and supporting, the meeting we held, I appeal to them to give peace a chance, let us look for situation whereby we can make MAPOLY at least uninterrupted session and we are enjoying the peace today”

Similarly, the incumbent Rector of MAPOLY, Dr Adeoye Odedeji acknowledged that the contributions made by Architect Fowode as a lecturer and subsequently a Rector of the Polytechnic had brought glory to the school. 

In a paper entitled “Sustainable Leadership in the Tertiary Institutions and the future of Nigerian Development” the Pioneer Vice Chancellor, Tai Solarin University of Education, Professor Kayode Oyesiku said investment in critical infrastructure would facilitate economic progress and enhance the living standard of the people. 

Professor Oyesiku emphasized that ensuring increased funding and resource allocation to enhance infrastructure and educational quality remained the fundamental building block for sustainable and prosperous future for Nigeria. 

He highlighted some of the exemplary legacies of Architect Fowode in the institution to include the establishment of the Academic Planning  Directorate as well the Introduction of 2-year Part-time programme to replace the old 3-year system.

In a remark, the Deputy Rector and Chairman Planning Committee for the Valedictory programme, Dr Yetunde Lanre-Iyanda said the former rector was a visionary leader who dedicated his time for the advancement of education and the betterment of the academic community.

Friends, families and professional colleagues of the retired Rector also took turns to eulogize his immense contributions, describing him as an icon, a father, administrator and philanthropist par excellence.

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Old Students Give Back to MAPOLY

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

A new building is to be provided for Accountancy Department of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Abeokuta, Ogun State by former students of the school as part of activities to mark the 35th graduation anniversary of the set. 

The project, initiated by the Accounting Alumni Set 83/88 of the Ogun State Polytechnic, now MAPOLY, led by their President, Chief Shina Oluwoye, will include a theatre hall and laboratory for accounting training.

The Set parades an array of distinguished professionals in the field of Accounting, including the Accountant – General of the Federation, Dr Oluwatoyin Madein. 

Speaking at the project’s foundation laying ceremony, the Alumni Set President, Chief Oluwoye said the move was aimed at giving back to the institution that offered members a platform for acquiring the solid foundation which enabled them to thrive in their chosen field. 

Chief Oluwoye who acknowledged the great transformation at the school urged the Polytechnic community to find a lasting solution to the recurring issue of strike and advised the students to shun acts capable of putting their future in jeopardy. 

In a remark, Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr Adeoye Odedeji while playing host to the Old Students, promised that the institution was committed to sustaining the tradition of academic excellence.

Dr Odedeji who affirmed the outstanding performances of the Polytechnic’s Accounting Students, said many Higher National Diploma, HND products of the institution had become certified Chartered Accountants before graduation. 

Also, the Head, Accounting Department, Dr Kayode Ogunwende who applauded the 83/88 Alumni Set for the gesture, expressed joy that the proposed Accounting Building would greatly enhance teaching and learning in the school.

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MAPOLY Students Kick against Fee Hike, Results Delay  

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Some students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday, gathered at their school gate to protest the hike in the acceptance fee paid by newly admitted students among other issues.

The students, who trooped out to the campus gate as early as 7am were seen in their numbers holding placards with inscriptions such as #No To Increment of Tution Fee, #Rector Must Go, #Release our Result ASAP among others.

Men of the Nigeria Police Force were also present at the scene.

Among the issues affecting the students included delay in result, shortage of staff and increment in the acceptance fee for fresh students.

The Students Union President of the institution, Babatunde Adelola, noted that the management alleged that the institution is not getting adequate subsidy from the state government, which prompted the hike in acceptance fee paid by fresh students from N35,000 to N50,500.

Adelola lamented the delay in release of results, which often lasted one year for a semester result to be released.

This, he said, has affected the academic performances of students.

“We have many reasons to protest. Recently, the school said they are not getting funding from the state government and they need to generate funds internally which was why they increased the acceptance fee from N35,000 to N50,500.

“Aside from the hike in fee, the delay in the release of our result is affecting students. For instance, those who graduated last session are yet to be mobilised for service, I am in HND 2 second semester and I am yet to see the result of the exams I did in HND 1 second semester. This is affecting students because they do not know their academic standing and how well to prepare for next exams.”

Adelola noted that all efforts made by the student body to dialogue with the polytechnic’s Rector, Adeoye Odedeji, has proved abortive due to his unavailability.

He, however, demanded immediate reversal of the fee and urgent release of outstanding results.

“We requested to meet the Rector through the DSA but we were told that he is not available. They gave us another appointment again which they did not honour. Last Monday when the non-academic staff decided to protest was when they asked us to meet again but it also failed.

“We are demanding immediate reversal of the acceptance fee back to status-quo and urgent release of outstanding results,” he concluded.

Another student of the institution, Olamide Ojelade, expressed fear that the increase in acceptance fee can also lead to increase in school fee if tolerated.

Ojelade declared, “The acceptance used to be N25,500 before it was increased to N35,000 and now it has been increased to N50,500. Before they increase school fees again, that is why we are protesting.”

The Public Relations Officer of the institution, “Yemi Ajibola, said that the students did not inform the school of their grievances which makes it difficult for such grievances to be addressed.

“The management is not aware of their grievances because they did not inform us of any reason why they are protesting. The management needs to be informed of what their grievances are for the management to be able to sit and deliberate on it. If they channel their grievances appropriately, it will be attended to,” Ajibola concluded.

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Extortion: Accusation against school management baseless – MAPOLY PRO

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Some students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Abeokuta, have protested the institution’s increments of tuition fees and alleged extortion by the management of the school.

The students in their thousands barricaded the main entrance of the institution and prevented movement into the school premises.

The protest which disrupted the ongoing second-semester examination saw the protesting students displaying inscriptions such as: “#Say No To Unreasonable Increment Now!!!”, “Say no to extortion” and “Bring back our 60/40 per cent” among others.

The chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Ogun State, Comrade Simeon Damilola, demanded the immediate reversal of all increased fees and abolishment of the newly introduced fees.

Mr Damilola called for the investigation of the management of the institution for alleged misappropriation and mismanagement of funds in the school.

The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Yemi Ajibola while speaking on the protest said it was not true that the institution increased the tuition fee.

Public Relations Officer, Mr Yemi Ajibola

He stated that the students’ leaders have reneged on the earlier agreed solution to the crisis.

Mr Ajibola described the allegations levelled against the rector as baseless and unfounded.

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We will fish out killers of MAPOLY Student – Gov Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has condemned the murder of a student of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Miss Happiness Odeh by suspected kidnappers.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun who described the killing of the student as barbaric and wicked said the Government would do everything within the law to ensure that the killers were brought to book. 

The Governor said that the police and other security agencies in the state had been issued the marching order to fish out the perpetrators of the devilish act, noting that his administration was committed to providing adequate security for the lives and property of the people. 

While commiserating with the family of the late student, Governor Abiodun gave the assurance that those responsible for the murder of the promising lady would be made to face the wrath of the law.

The late Happiness Odeh, an ND two Mass Communication student of MAPOLY and recent winner of the Polytechnic’s beauty pageant 

was reportedly abducted along Iperu Remo road on her way to a movie location at Ipara-Remo, while the corpse was allegedly discovered where it was dumped in the bush. 

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MAPOLY Student Bags Seven Months Jail Term for Impersonation

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The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of a 24-year-old student of Computer Science at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Adebowale Babatunde Ismail, to seven months imprisonment before Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State for the offence of criminal impersonation.

The offence is contrary to Section 22 (2) (b) (ii) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc.) Act, 2015, and punishable under Section 22 (2) (b) of the same Act.

The defendant fraudulently represented himself as Annabel Torrens to one John Dauherty through an email address: [email protected] in order to take advantage of his victim.

Upon his arraignment, he pleaded “guilty” to the one-count charge.

In view of the guilty plea, prosecution counsel, Oluwatoyin Owodunni reviewed the facts of the case and prayed the court to convict and sentence Adebowale as charged.

Justice Agomoh, after listening to both parties convicted and sentenced the defendant to seven months imprisonment.

He also ordered that the convict pay the sum of one million, four hundred thousand Naira in restitution and forfeit one Toyota Rav 4 SUV and an iPhone 11pro mobile phone to the Federal Government.

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MAPOLY Protest: Students, School Management Trade Words over Demands

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The management of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Abeokuta and the leadership of students in Ogun State have been at loggerheads over the ongoing protest by the students of the institution.

The students had been protesting over what they called exorbitant charges and deplorable conditions of a road leading to the institution.

In their large number, the protesting students blocked the gate, singing solidarity songs to express their displeasure.

The protest which attracted the presence of the security agents has been on in the last two days.

They carried placards with various inscriptions, including “Fix MAPOLY Road”, “Security personnel, we don’t have one,” “We Don’t want Acting Rector,” “We deserve substantive Rector,” among others.

Addressing newsmen, the State Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Damilola Simeon said the students demanded replacement of Dr Odedeji who is the Acting Rector of the institution.

Comrade Simeon gave the state government a forty-eight-hour ultimatum to appoint a substantive Rector after which the protest will turn a new dimension.

The Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Mr Yemi Ajibola in a reaction described the protest as politically motivated.

Mr. Ajibola said all the demands of the protesters have been addressed by the institution, but added that the fresh dimension to the demonstration indicated that it was masterminded by some unnamed people.

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MAPOLY Begins 2021/2022 Admission Process

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Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Abeokuta has commenced the process for the admission of students for the 2021/2022 academic session for all programmes in the institution. 

The Head, Public Relations and Protocol of the institution, Mr. ‘Yemi Ajibola who made this known in a statement in Abeokuta, explained that interested candidates must score one hundred and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, to be eligible for admission. 

Mr. Ajibola advised eligible candidates who picked MAPOLY as first choice in the 2021 UTME and had uploaded their O’level results on the JAMB’s Central Admission Processing System, CAPS, to commence the processing of their applications, while those who did not make MAPOLY their first choice would be required to effect the change of choice of institution through JAMB’s portal before obtaining MAPOLY application forms.

He also announced that application forms for Part-time National Diploma, ND, as well as Full-time and Part-time Higher National Diploma, HND programmes of the Polytechnic for the 2021/2022 session could be obtained at www.mapoly.edu.ng.

Mr. Ajibola who said the application process would close on Friday, Fifteenth October, 2021, advised candidates to check the admission requirements before processing the forms, using a Debit Master or Visa Card to pay the prescribed processing fee and complete the online application on www.mapoly.edu.ng. 

He noted that prospective candidates could also visit www.mapoly.edu.ng and the institution’s social media platforms for more information or send mail to [email protected] or [email protected] for inquiries.

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Education

TETFUND To Construct 245 Million Naira Skill Acquisition Centre In MAPOLY

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In the bid to tackle unemployment among youths, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund,TETFUND, is constructing a two hundred and forty-five million naira Skills Acquisition and Vocational Centre at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Abeokuta. 

At the foundation laying ceremony, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu said the project initiated under the 2018 TETFUND Annual Intervention would boost the capacity of the youths to create wealth. 

Olusegun Folarin presents the details in this package.

Olusegun Folarin