MAPOLY Student Leaders Appeal for Private Investment to Drive Campus Development
ABEOKUTA – The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) has issued a clarion call to private investors and corporate organisations, urging them to channel funds into the institution to bridge infrastructural gaps and enhance the learning environment.
In a formal statement released on Tuesday, the union leadership, headed by Comrade Temitope Afolabi, emphasized that strategic private-sector participation is now indispensable for the polytechnic’s growth.
The SUG executives argued that the institution’s expanding student population has placed significant strain on existing facilities, which are in dire need of expansion and modernisation. They highlighted that sustained investment is crucial to unlocking new prospects for academic excellence and fostering a more competitive, technology-driven ecosystem.
“MAPOLY remains a vibrant and promising academic community,” the statement read. “But to fully harness the potential of our students, we need stronger collaboration with investors who see education as a strategic and high-impact sector. Private investment in our institution is no longer optional—it is a necessity.”
The union specifically pointed to key areas for potential investment, including:
· ICT development and campus-wide digital solutions
· Construction of student hostels and recreational hubs
· Establishment of entrepreneurship centres
· Research support programmes
· Expansion of retail services
The SUG acknowledged ongoing improvements within the institution but stressed that future success hinges on partnerships with forward-thinking entities willing to bet on the talent of the student body.
“We are calling on industry leaders, entrepreneurs, tech innovators and corporate organisations to join us in building a stronger, more competitive MAPOLY,” the statement added. “Our students deserve the best, and with the right investments, we can position MAPOLY as a leading centre of excellence in Nigeria.”
The student leaders reaffirmed their commitment to collaborating with the institution’s management, government authorities, and investors to create a sustainable development model.
They concluded with an optimistic note, stating: “This is the time to invest in MAPOLY. This is the time to invest in the future.”
