The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), under the leadership of Comrade Temitope Afolabi popularly known as Big Afo has renewed its appeal for increased private-sector investment to drive campus development and improve the learning environment for students.
In a statement issued on behalf of the entire executive council, the union said MAPOLY has reached a critical point in its development where support from investors, private partners and corporate organisations has become essential to addressing infrastructural needs and creating a more conducive academic atmosphere.
According to the union, the growing student population has placed significant pressure on existing facilities, many of which require expansion, modernisation and strategic upgrades to meet contemporary educational standards and support future growth.
The SUG executives noted that sustained private investment would unlock new opportunities for academic excellence, promote innovation and strengthen MAPOLY’s position as a competitive institution within Nigeria’s tertiary education landscape.
“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.”
They urged companies and development partners to explore investment prospects in key areas such as ICT infrastructure, research support, digital learning solutions, hostel construction, recreational centres, entrepreneurship hubs and on-campus retail services.
The union stressed that such partnerships would not only improve academic and social conditions for students but also present viable business opportunities for investors due to the institution’s large and dynamic student market.
While acknowledging some ongoing improvements within MAPOLY, the SUG leadership emphasised that long-term success depends on deeper collaboration with forward-thinking organisations that recognise the enormous potential of the polytechnic’s talented students.
“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 executives reaffirmed their readiness to collaborate with management, government authorities and private partners to create a sustainable development framework that meets the needs of the institution and contributes positively to the wider Ogun State community.
They also highlighted that increased investment in educational infrastructure directly contributes to national development by nurturing skilled graduates who can compete globally and drive socioeconomic progress.
The statement concluded with a strong message of optimism, urging stakeholders to act promptly: “This is the time to invest in MAPOLY. This is the time to invest in the future.”
