Upgrade Osun poly’s ICT facilities, NANS urges TETFund

The National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to intervene in improving digital learning infrastructure at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, following concerns over the institution’s Information and Communication Technology facilities.

In a statement signed by the President of NANS, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde, on Thursday, the association urged TETFund to assess the institution’s ICT infrastructure and identify areas requiring intervention to strengthen digital teaching and learning.

According to the student body, recent concerns expressed by students over the conduct of computer-based examinations underscore the need for improved digital infrastructure to support technology-driven learning and assessment.

Babatunde said an independent assessment of the institution’s ICT facilities would help identify existing gaps and provide a basis for appropriate intervention.

“We are calling on TETFund to assess the ICT infrastructure at Osun State Polytechnic and support efforts aimed at strengthening digital learning facilities where necessary.

“This is important to ensure students have access to a technology-driven learning environment that meets acceptable standards,” he said.

NANS noted that investment in modern ICT facilities has become critical as tertiary institutions increasingly adopt digital platforms for teaching, learning and examinations.

The association maintained that strengthening digital infrastructure would enhance the quality of education, improve students’ learning experience and reduce challenges associated with computer-based examinations.

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Beyond TETFund’s intervention, NANS also called for an independent review of issues recently raised by students regarding academic and administrative processes at the institution.

It urged relevant stakeholders, including the National Board for Technical Education, the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics and the Osun State Government, to engage with the institution’s management and students to identify challenges and recommend sustainable solutions.

The association said such engagement would help restore confidence in the institution and promote a more conducive academic environment.

NANS gave the relevant authorities seven days to commence the review, saying the move was intended to safeguard students’ interests and strengthen the quality of tertiary education.

“We are advocating constructive engagement and an independent assessment to ensure that every issue raised by students is properly addressed in the overall interest of the institution and its academic community,” Babatunde added.

The association’s call follows concerns expressed by some students over aspects of the institution’s academic and administrative operations, including the conduct of computer-based examinations.

It added that sustained investment in ICT infrastructure remains essential as tertiary institutions continue to expand the use of digital platforms for learning, examinations and academic administration.

Deborah Tolu-Kolawole

Deborah Tolu-Kolawole is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with four years of experience covering Nigeria’s vast education sector as well as related areas such as politics, health, security, and labour. She blends rigorous reporting with digital storytelling to bring clarity and insight to complex issues affecting learners, educators, and policymakers. Deborah was a nominee for The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) Prize in Journalism, recognising her impactful reporting and contributions to Nigerian media. Her work reflects strong newsroom experience, editorial judgment, and a commitment to accurate, audience-focused journalism. In addition to her reporting, she is fluent in multiple languages and serves as a contributing member of The Punch editorial board.