Poly staff appeal to Abiodun for urgent financial intervention
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic has called on Dapo Abiodun to address the institution's severe funding challenges. The union highlighted the widening gap between the polytechnic’s monthly salary obligations and the subvention it receives from the state government. According to the association, this financial strain has led to deteriorating infrastructure, declining student numbers, and accreditation issues. They believe urgent government support is needed to restore the institution’s capacity and reputation.
What we know
- The polytechnic receives ₦20.75 million monthly from the government, while its salary bill exceeds ₦210 million.
- Tunde Abiodun and Olutosin Ogundeyi of SSANIP stressed that the subvention has remained unchanged for over a decade.
- The institution is struggling with declining student enrolment, partly due to accreditation and infrastructure problems.
- The union urged the government to increase funding, support accreditation, and invest in infrastructure upgrades.
- SSANIP emphasized that strengthening the polytechnic will benefit technical education and socio-economic growth in the state.
