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  • NAPS praises Kwara’s vocational centre

    The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has called on state governments to replicate the International Vocational Centre established by the Kwara State government in Ajase-Ipo as means of diversifying the Nigerian economy.

    Addressing reporters in Ilorin, the NAPS National President, Adeyeye Olugbenga, said members of the association had visited the Ajas-Ipo vocational centre and were convinced that such centres when replicated across Nigeria would end the problem of unemployment in “terms of self-reliance, advancement in creativity and technological development.”

    Olugbenga said: “NAPS being an umbrella that comprises of polytechnics, monotechnics, colleges of technology and technical institutions, and having intensified advocacy for the development of Technical and Vocational Education in Nigeria, aside the campaign for the abolition of HND /B.Sc dichotomy, became attracted by the historic feat recently achieved by Kwara State government by the creation of international Vocational, training and entrepreneurship college (IVTEC), Ajase – ipo.

    “While commending the government of Kwara State and congratulating the entire people of the state for the outstanding initiatives, we use this medium to encourage our fellow youths to embrace and explore the multi – faceted opportunities.”

  • Union pledges support for NAPS leadership

    Union pledges support for NAPS leadership

    Students of Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) in Effurun, Delta State have pledged their support for the Senate President of National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), Jeremiah Friday.

    Jeremiah is a Mechanical Engineering student of the school.

    After his emergence, Jeremiah visited the PTI Students’ Union Government (SUG) leaders to thank them for their support. He was received by the union president, Akamune Oke, who acknowledged his bravery. Akamune promised the union would continue support the Senate President.

    A student, Adedotun Olomolatan, praised the union for supporting Jeremiah’s aspiration, saying the feat would bring honour to the institute. The SUG General Secretary, Richard Nwanne, said he was happy a student of the school was elected during his time, wishing Jeremiah good luck in his endeavour.

    Jeremiah described his victory as God’s doing, while dedicating the feat to PTI students.

    Over 112 polytechnics and colleges of education participated in the NAPS national convention, where a new leadership was elected to pilot the affairs of the association The convention was held in August at the Kogi State Polytechnic in Lokoja, where Olugbenga Adeyeye, a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Bida (BIDA POLY) emerged president.

    Other elected members of executive include Vice President for National Affairs, Ibraheem Seriki, Vice President for External Affairs, Olasunkanmi Ijadunoye, Vice President for Special Duties, Freedom Omoniyi, General Secretary, Mohammed Tijjani, Assistant General Secretary, Benedict Olalere

    Others are Deputy Senate President, Abdulmojeed Oyeniyi, Public Relations Officer, Hammed Olugbede, Director of Sport, Quadri Bamidele, Treasurer, Memuna Saidu, Financial Secretary, Nuhu Abubakar, National Provost, Olayiwola Abubakar, and Ex-officio, Angina Chidiebube.

     

  • NAPS urges Fed Govt to re-open Ilaro Poly

    NAPS urges Fed Govt to re-open Ilaro Poly

    The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), has appealed to the Federal Government to reopen the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State.

    A statement by ASUP national Senate President, Comrade Salahudeen A. Lukman, condemned the crisis that recently led to the closure of the institution.

    Following a recent fact-finding mission in the school, ASUP said its leadership “is convinced of good motive, passion for academic excellence and commitment to  better student welfare prioritised by the management of this great polytechnic.”

    The students’ body also praised the management for transforming the once crisis-riddled institution into a citadel of peace with dedicated and accountable management team on board.

    The statement added: “The environment has naturally explained the new spirit and outlook of the polytechnic which confirmed readiness of our teeming students to learn. Sincerely, we appreciate and commend the management for this impressive model’’.

    ASUP lamented that the institution’s Student Union did not fully explore the avenues of dialogue before preparing their colleagues for the protest and locking up the institution.

    “We believe this crisis would have been averted if the union had engaged the management via writing or issuing of ultimatum before the mass action,“SUP added.

    “It was not palatable to hear that a nine-point demand was tabled after protest; it should have been on the table of management before protest. We expect this protest genuinely only when management fails to meet the demands. We sincerely appeal for the immediate re-opening of the polytechnic for academic activities while academic board committee earlier set up by the management board continues her investigation to proffer lasting solutions to the student demands.”

     

  • NAPS condemns attack on Kano Poly

    The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has expressed worries over the increasing rate of Boko Haram attacks in the country.

    The students’ group condemned the sect’s attack on Kano State Polytechnic on July 30.  It urged security operatives to adapt other means of fighting the group.

    In a statement in Abuja, the NAPS President, Comrade Ogbonnaya commiserated with the families of the deceased students, the school and the Kano State government.

    He said: “Only recently, we were greeted with the sad news of the death of scores of students of the Kano State Polytechnic who met their untimely death in the hands of persons now believed to be from the Boko Haram sect.

    “The leadership of NAPS strongly condemn the activities this blood tasty, reckless and wicked group called the Boko Haram.  We therefore call on the security outfit in the country to fasten their belt in the fight against insurgency.

    “To this end, we express our heartfelt condolence to the family of the deceased, the management of the institution and the government of Kano State on this great and irreplaceable loss of great Nigerians who represent the future of this country.”

    The student also praised President Goodluck Jonathan for raising funds for victims of Boko Haram.

    “We also wish to use this medium to commend the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for his commendable initiative in coming up with a fund raising program to ameliorate the sufferings of the victims of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria. It is our belief that the resources realised will be used in the best interest of a peaceful and better Nigeria.

     

  • NAPS to Fed Govt: Intensify efforts to rescue Chibok girls 

    NAPS to Fed Govt: Intensify efforts to rescue Chibok girls 

    •Seeks end to over 12- month strike  

    The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) yesterday advised the federal government to do everything possible to rescue the abducted Chibok girls.

    Over 200 students were abducted by the Boko Haram sect on April 15 at the Government Secondary School, Chibok Borno State.

    NAPS called on well-meaning Nigerians to join in the final mission to rescue the girls alive without crisis.

    It also advised government and the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) to ensure that the over 12- month strike is called off.

    The polytechnic students said they were getting agitated over the protracted strike.

    A statement in Abuja after the NAPS Executive council meeting signed by its President, Comrade Ogbonnaya Sunday, said: “NAPS condemns the brains behind the Boko Haram group and appealed to them to stop playing politics with the lives and future of young Nigerians.

    “The meeting also tasked security agents to be more proactive in their fight against terror.

    “While appealing for the unconditional release of the Chibok girls, the council advised the general public to be more interested in the fight against terror.”

    NAPS called on polytechnic graduates to spearhead the fight for proper recognition of the sector.

    It said: “The meeting also agreed that if the fight for a better polytechnic sector must take proper shape those who are products of polytechnic education must be in the forefront of the fight as he who wears the shoes knows where it hurts.

    “To that end, the executives called on former leaders of NAPS who are tested and trusted in intellectual engagement and negotiations to organise themselves and pick up the struggle for better opportunities for polytechnic graduates as that will consolidate effort of NAPS for current students.”

     

  • Architect gets NAPS award

    Architect gets NAPS award

    The National Association of Polytechnic Students has given the Principal Partner of AD Consulting, A Olajumoke Adenowo an ‘Iconic Excellent Leadership’ award.

    The award qualifies the awardee as the NAPS Personality of the Year.

    Adenowo is the first non-politician cum entrepreneur to receive the award.

    Past recipients of the award include: Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomole, Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun and the immediate past minister of Education Prof Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufai.

    The award, according to NAPS’ association’s Director of Action and Mobilisation, Oluwatosin Taiwo, was ratified a decade ago, for those who have distinguished themselves in their various fields. To them, the recipient of such awards must be an inspiration to the youths and students.

    On why NAPS chose Adenowo, its Director of Action & Mobilisation Oluwatosin Ayobami said the honoree’s youth empowerment initiative- Awesome Treasures Foundation, which he said gives succour to the less-privileged is commendable, in addition to her exceptional architectural designs.

    “In line with the Vision 20:20:20, these are the things the association believes in and longs for from role models in the society as leaders of today and tomorrow,” Ayobami said.

    Ayobami said NAPS gives less consideration to whether a would-be honouree is a polytechnic or university graduate, but takes into cognisance the personality profile of highly resourceful and unassuming personalities.

    “So, we honoured someone that is working in line with the polytechnic ideology that technology is the bedrock of the nation. Adenowo’s exceptional skill in architecture and interior decoration is an inspiration,” Ayobami added.

    Adenowo said her passion for youths has informed her initiative-Awesome Summits, which according to her, is the youth outreach of ATF with tentacles in some university campuses. Her radio show, ‘Voice of Change’, is also youth-centred,’ she added.