The Ogun State Government is set to spend the sum of N2 billion on intervention projects at the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta.
The state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, disclosed this during the institution’s 15th combined Convocation Ceremony held at its Ojere campus in Abeokuta on Tuesday.
Highlighting some of the intervention projects, Abiodun mentioned a 500-seater ultramodern hall, the construction of the road leading to the institution’s auditorium, the construction of a building for the Department of Accountancy, the construction and equipping of a new library, and a new bus to commemorate the 15th convocation ceremony.
Governor Abiodun, who was impressed with the achievements of the school since its inception, announced a cash gift of N2.5 million for each of the best graduating students from the 2015 to 2024 sets.
He said: “We will be building a 500-seater ultramodern lecture theatre. We will be constructing the road leading to the auditorium of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. We will also be constructing a building for the Department of Accountancy.
“We will be constructing the new SBMS block and equipping a modern library as well. This total intervention amounts to about N2 billion, so we will invest about N2 billion worth of interventions in this institution.
“In our usual manner, we will be celebrating the best graduating students over the years. That means that we have a list of the best graduating students from 2016 onwards.”
The institution, the Governor noted, has produced thousands of graduates who have contributed to the development and growth of the state, country, and wherever they find themselves, adding that the decision to bring back the defunct Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, which was turned into Ogun State Polytechnic and moved to Ipokia, is yielding results, just as the ecosystem of the school, which was in a comatose state, has been revived.
He described the convocation as a milestone for the students, stating that education produces better individuals who would be a blessing to society, urging them to be innovative and resilient in the face of challenges, as they have been equipped to be change-makers.
The Governor said his administration acknowledges the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, considering technology education as a means of tackling unemployment.
He congratulated the parents and guardians for their steadfastness in supporting their children’s education, noting that their sacrifices have been rewarded with the graduation of their children and wards.
The Chairman of the Governing Council of the institution, Emeritus Prof. Kamarudeen Balogun stated that the school has made progress in academics and other endeavours, appreciating the governor for supporting the council to achieve its objectives.
