Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state has signed into law a bill to upgrade Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta (MAPOLY) to a university status, thus bringing the number of universities in the state to 11.

The addition of MAPOLY would bring to three the number of universities owned by the state. Already it owned Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye and Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijebu Ode.

The institution was formally established in 1980 as Ogun state Polytechnic during the military administration of Harris Eghagha.The state is a host to eight others out of which seven are privately owned. They are, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Covenant University, Ota, Crawford University, Igbesa, Crescent University, Abeokuta, McPherson University, Abeokuta and Mountain Top University.

Governor Amosun also signed into law the bill to re-establish the Ogun State Polytechnic in Ipokia Local government area of the State.Amosun who gave his assent to the two bills at the state executive council meeting said the two institutions would be run on different campuses.

Besides, he added that government would engage necessary think tanks and qualified academics to provide the technical guide for the successful take-off of the institutions so as to compete favourably with others.

The Governor commended the efforts of the state House of Assembly for the timely and successful passage of the bills and assured that all necessary documents has been put in place and sent to the appropriate quarters.

In a chat with reporters after passing the bills, the speaker, Ishola Adekunbi, said the Assembly acted promptly considering the prospect and opportunities the institutions would attract to the state.

He added that the decision would also create employment opportunities for the people in addition to providing easy access to tertiary education in Ipokia and its environs.

Guardian

http://www.teacher.com.ng/mapoly-become-oguns-states-11th-university/

Teacherjobs:
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state has signed into law a bill to upgrade Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta (MAPOLY) to a university status, thus bringing the number of universities in the state to 11.

The addition of MAPOLY would bring to three the number of universities owned by the state. Already it owned Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye and Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijebu Ode.

The institution was formally established in 1980 as Ogun state Polytechnic during the military administration of Harris Eghagha.The state is a host to eight others out of which seven are privately owned. They are, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Covenant University, Ota, Crawford University, Igbesa, Crescent University, Abeokuta, McPherson University, Abeokuta and Mountain Top University.

Governor Amosun also signed into law the bill to re-establish the Ogun State Polytechnic in Ipokia Local government area of the State.Amosun who gave his assent to the two bills at the state executive council meeting said the two institutions would be run on different campuses.

Besides, he added that government would engage necessary think tanks and qualified academics to provide the technical guide for the successful take-off of the institutions so as to compete favourably with others.

The Governor commended the efforts of the state House of Assembly for the timely and successful passage of the bills and assured that all necessary documents has been put in place and sent to the appropriate quarters.

In a chat with reporters after passing the bills, the speaker, Ishola Adekunbi, said the Assembly acted promptly considering the prospect and opportunities the institutions would attract to the state.

He added that the decision would also create employment opportunities for the people in addition to providing easy access to tertiary education in Ipokia and its environs.

Guardian

http://www.teacher.com.ng/mapoly-become-oguns-states-11th-university/

Nice

MAUNI..... Am I kidding
FTC.....i have been pursuing this goal for over 10years. But thanks to God almighty for giving me the privilege. Thanks to my pastor who always encourages me that I can achieve this goal of ftc.am so happy, my next goal is I wanna be a dollar billionaire.i believe am getting there, believe me or not#cry of joy with a bottle of beer by my side

Rubbish! When other countries are busy developing practical technical education thereby producing young men and women who are qualified enough to come to African and construct bridges, roads, and rail-roads among others, we are busy upgrading under-founded 'polys' to under-founded universities. Those from China who trained practically for 2 years are coming here daily to 'boss' our boys with chains of degrees. That was how we destroyed Teachers Training Colleges...and we are now pulling down our Colleges of Educations. We want to build a nation of 'Degree holders' ? Well, let's continue to play useless politics with our education.

University of cultism

iup ogun

Whether you call them polytechnics or universities... they are all really secondary schools with fancy names.

Noted

issokay

its not fair ooooo wat abt Rivpoly (Kenpoly) wen it b upgraded?

Thats not our prob

NICE

why should they? do mapoly have The facilities requirements to be upgraded to University? if yes then No problem....but they shouldn't complain later o cos even The existing ones dey struggle with issues such as facilities, payment of salary etc

Ogun na one Kain state... all kinds of institutions dey dia...

Wonderful development

But polytechnic students are made to believe that they are more academically sound than university students, if the argument is true then why converting poly to university.

It's a bad idea

Good news.... Upgrade the tech and improve the system to a world class, not just the name... Spend more on educational system....

Good

Is that the next thing to do?
Producing more Bsc graduates with no Job

Absolute Misplaced priority...

Ejegbleje:
But polytechnic students are made to believe that they are more academically sound than university students, if the argument is true then why converting poly to university.

then why should there be discrismination? use ur head

I just week for this govt, this will ground economic activities for a while tho..

oyetunder:
Rubbish! When other countries are busy developing practical technical education thereby producing young men and women who are qualified enough to come to African and construct bridges, roads, and rail-roads among others, we are busy upgrading under-founded 'polys' to under-founded universities. Those from China who trained practically for 2 years are coming here daily to 'boss' our boys with chains of degrees. That was how we destroyed Teachers Training Colleges...and we are now pulling down our Colleges of Educations. We want to build a nation of 'Degree holders' ? Well, let's continue to play useless politics with our education.

C'mon keep shut. . .

It is good.

As day upgrade yabatech bah

Something that's already a university like a month back

drinkgarri:
MAUNI..... Am I kidding
FTC.....i have been pursuing this goal for over 10years. But thanks to God almighty for giving me the privilege. Thanks to my pastor who always encourages me that I can achieve this goal of ftc.am so happy, my next goal is I wanna be a dollar billionaire.i believe am getting there, believe me or not#cry of joy with a bottle of beer by my side

Sorry bro....ur bottle of beer stopped ur goal.....

Good development

Playing politics with education. bad idea, someone help me advice the governor.