Ogun students praise Abiodun for fulfilling MAPOLY reward pledge
The National Association of Ogun State Students has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for delivering on his promise to reward outstanding graduates of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. The family of the late best graduating student received ₦2.5 million, a gesture described as compassionate and responsive leadership. The association also acknowledged Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu for his role in the award presentation and advocacy for academic excellence. The move has been hailed as a defining moment in student-government relations in Ogun State.
What we know
- Governor Dapo Abiodun fulfilled his pledge by releasing ₦2.5 million to the family of the late best graduating student of MAPOLY.
- The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) praised the governor’s swift action, which came less than two months after their appeal following the emergence of its national leadership on December 13, 2025.
- The payment of ₦2.5 million each to nine outstanding MAPOLY graduates, including beneficiaries dating back to 2016, was part of a pledge made during MAPOLY’s 15th combined convocation ceremony in June 2025.
- The family of the late Orisawayi Samuel Emmanuel, who died in December 2025, received the award, with his brother stating the money would support younger relatives’ education.
- NAOSS described the gesture as evidence of a government guided by empathy, and praised Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu for his professional handling of the award presentation.
