MAPOLY Jubilates As Dapo Abiodun Makes Good Light Up MAPOLY Promise, Delivers Two Transformers

By: Olufemi Orunsola 

Jubilations and heaving of sighs of reliefs have taken over the mood of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, as the state-owned Polytechnic records another milestone achievement under the Arc. Dr. ’Koye Jolaoso-led Management, who took delivery of two transformers from the Ogun state government.

According to the Head, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of the Polytechnic, Mr. Yemi Ajibola, who made the development known, it will go a long way to alleviate the long-standing challenge of inadequate power supply in the Polytechnic.

In a press statement released and signed by the institution's spokesperson and sighted by OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News, "The intervention is in fulfillment of the promise made by His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, to support the institution in reclaiming its pride of place in the comity of polytechnics in Nigeria."

Mr. Ajibola further revealed that "The two transformers, with capacities of *500KVA/.415KV and 300KVA/.415KV*, will significantly boost power supply across the Polytechnic once they are fully commissioned."

"On behalf of the Management, staff, and students, the Rector expressed profound appreciation to the Governor for his unflinching support to Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta," he added.

The Rector, while expressing the institution's determination to deliver quality in its mandate of technology and innovation, further pledged that the institution will continue to justify this kind gesture, not only as evidence of the dividends of democracy, but also as a demonstration of a promise made and a promise kept, in line with the vision of “building our future together."

Ajibola who recalled that during a stakeholders’ engagement, the Management met with officials of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), who gave assurances to inspect, recommend, and proffer lasting solutions to the epileptic power supply situation in the Polytechnic.

Meanwhile, appreciation notes have started to pour in to the Ogun State Governor from critical stakeholders within the campus community as students as well as staff praise the Ogun state governor for fulfilling his promise.

In an exclusive interview with OTN News, the General Manager of MAPOLY Radio 99.7 FM, Deacon Kunle Oluwusi expressed delight in the development, noting that when the light up MAPOLY project is fully in place, the Campus Radio will be empowered to increase its broadcast hours, delivering longer and richer educational broadcasting services to the campus community and its host community.

Also speaking on the development, the Director, MAPOLY Integrated Services Ltd, Dr. Aliu Odunmbaku appreciated the Governor for the light up MAPOLY promise kept.

He stated that "The upgraded electrification project is a welcome development that will greatily enhance more productivity, increased performances and sustainable growth in all facets of development within the Polytechnic. He is appreciative of the Rector's concerted effort towards growth and development and as well the Ogun State Government contributions in this regard.

On his own part, the Chief Security Officer of the Polytechnic, Akogun Amos Faremi, who confirmed that he witnessed the delivery of the two electric transformers to the Polytechnic stated that it brought great joy to him.

In his words, "It's no more an assumption that, I, Chief Faremi Amos Abiodun (SP) RTD, the CSO MAPOLY witnessed and confirmed the two transformers were brought into Moshood Abiola Polytechnic on Wednesday 17th of September 2025 at about 1730hrs. This added more joy into my heart because I know this will be an additional advantage to the security architecture of the Polytechnic, which has been continuously upgraded by the Rector.

While thanking the Governor, he added that, "The project will significantly aid seamless security operations by the security men in addition to the entire staff of our great institution."