Governor Dapo Abiodun gave money awards to nine top students at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic during a graduation ceremony on Tuesday. Each student received 2.5 million naira for their excellent academic performance between 2015 and 2024. The students studied different subjects like civil engineering, statistics, food technology and microbiology. Abiodun made the announcement at the school's 15th combined convocation ceremony. The event honored graduates from nine different academic years.
The governor also promised 2 billion naira for new buildings and improvements at the polytechnic. He plans to build a 500-seat lecture hall, construct roads, add an accounting department building and create a modern library. Abiodun said the previous governor hurt the school when he moved it to another location and changed its name. The current administration worked hard to bring the polytechnic back to life. Officials visited education boards and formed committees to save the struggling institution.
Guest speaker Abike Dabiri-Erewa talked about Nigerians living overseas and their impact on the country. She said 20 million Nigerians work abroad and send 20 billion dollars home each year. This money helps Nigeria's economy and equals 5.7 percent of the country's total wealth. The polytechnic rector called the ceremony historic and asked for more government support. He wants solar power systems, protection from land grabbers and completion of student housing projects.
The governor also promised 2 billion naira for new buildings and improvements at the polytechnic. He plans to build a 500-seat lecture hall, construct roads, add an accounting department building and create a modern library. Abiodun said the previous governor hurt the school when he moved it to another location and changed its name. The current administration worked hard to bring the polytechnic back to life. Officials visited education boards and formed committees to save the struggling institution.
Guest speaker Abike Dabiri-Erewa talked about Nigerians living overseas and their impact on the country. She said 20 million Nigerians work abroad and send 20 billion dollars home each year. This money helps Nigeria's economy and equals 5.7 percent of the country's total wealth. The polytechnic rector called the ceremony historic and asked for more government support. He wants solar power systems, protection from land grabbers and completion of student housing projects.
