Newly renovated Students' Union Building named after Engr. Seyi Makinde commissioned

The newly renovated and refurbished Students' Union Building in Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa named after Engineer Seyi Makinde has been commissioned today.

The renovation which was spearheaded by the Special Assistant to the Oyo state governor Honourable Victor Olojede was as a result of his promise to the Students' Union during his school tour.

While speaking at the event, he congratulated the Quintessential Team of the Students' Union who are fortunate to have the building remodelled in their time. He said the Students' friendly governor who has been so passionate about the education sector will continue to bring more transformation into the system.

"Governor Makinde has been maintaining cordial relationship with students across the state in his administration and will not fail in fulfilling other promises made to the students of the state."

The Executive Chairman of Ibarapa East Local Government area where the institution is situated, Honourable Olugbenga Obalowo who commissioned the building also promised to do everything in his capacity to ensure there is development in the Students' Union and Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa as a whole. 

Representing the Acting Rector of the Institution, the Dean Students' Affairs, Pastor Ibukun Adewusi also charged the Students' Union not to misuse the golden privilege they have.

The Students' Union President, Comrade Musa Aanuoluwapo Opeyemi who had earlier given his welcome address, appreciated the goodwill of the S.A as the number one student in the state. 

"The Students' Union is grateful that you are able to fulfil the promise you made to us which is why the tenure of Governor Seyi Makinde in Oyo state has been the best for the entire students populace and the good people of the state. "

Those also present at the event are, Honourable Tobi Oyewumi, the Special Assistant to Oyo state governor on Sports Development, some principal officers in the school, Former A.S.G National Association of Nigerian Students Comrade Olanrewaju, National Association of Polytechnic Students President Comrade Benedict Ebenezer, Elected NANS JCC executive, Students' Union President of University of Ibadan and Oyo State College of Agriculture Igboora.

Also Comrade Ashaolu Victor Samuel and Comrade Olajide Elijah, the former president and Vice president of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa Students' Union were present including the former Students' Union President of OYSCATECH, the faculty and departmental executive and other well meaning individuals.

Oyo state Deputy Commissioner of Police dialogue with agitating youths and stakeholders as AOPE school gate reopens

 The Oyo State government has ordered that Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa school gate that was earlier locked by the agitating youths be reopened with immediate effect.

DCP Waheed Ayilara in his visit to Eruwa town today to observe the situation and calm the atmosphere met with the Council of Elders, Eruwa Security Committee, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic Eruwa Chapter, AOPE Students' Union and members of Eruwa Youth Movement.

The president of Eruwa Youth Movement Kunle Adebola said the agitation of youth that led to locking of the school gate and burning of tyres to barricade the entrance is due to the need for a substantive rector instead of an acting one in the institution

"Our intention was not to make the agitation last more than a day but was prolonged due to slow response of the state government."

In his words with each of the stakeholders, the DCP urged everyone to allow peace to reign noting that Engineer Seyi Makinde is putting efforts in place to ensure there is peace within the institution and in the community at large. 

"Everyone has right to agitate but such agitation must not encroach on other people's right. The closure of the school gate is affecting the students and the management which shouldn't be so."

Adding that Government system is a process and decisions are not just arrived at in a moment but could take some time. This is to ensure a proper solution and to avoid recurrence.

While addressing the Students' Union members led by Comrade Musa Aanuoluwapo, he said students should be dissuaded from joining the protest as it would mar the purpose of which they came to school.

A meeting had earlier been held at the Police Divisional Headquarters by the DCP, DPO Lawani Godwin with the Elders of the community, Academic Staff Union of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa and the Students' Union before a convergence at the school gate for dialogue.

Chief Joseph Peluola, Chairman Eruwa Council of Elders and Chief Samson Olaoye, Chairman Security Committee of Eruwa gave their words to ensure peace is restored and total compliance by the agitating youths to allow the flow of activities on campus. The ASUP Chaiman in Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa, Engineer Adejuwon Samuel also promises tranquility.

Also present at the meeting was the NSCDC operatives, officials of the DSS, the institution security officers and some lecturers of the institution.

It would be recalled that students of the institution are writing the first semester examination for 2020/2021 academic session which started on Monday 6th September 2021 and supposed to end on the 24th of September. The closure of the school gate interrupted the examination schedule for Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th September.