Ede Poly SUG tasks institution on welfare, unveils shuttle bus, secretariat land

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –

The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, has urged the institution’s Governing Council to place greater emphasis on student welfare in order to enhance academic outcomes.

Speaking at the 2025 Union Day celebration in Ede, SUG President, Ayanyemi Marvellous, made the appeal while addressing guests at the event themed “Driving Leadership, Building Legacy, Moving the Future.”

Marvellous noted that the union had held several meetings with the school management on issues relating to student welfare and other concerns, expressing hope that the matters would soon be addressed.

He explained that the SUG Day celebration showcased the union’s achievements, including the donation of a shuttle bus to ease students’ transportation challenges and securing land for the construction of a union secretariat.

The student leader also thanked the institution’s management for allocating land for the secretariat, describing the gesture as commendable.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Federal Polytechnic Ede Governing Council, Prof. Taiwo Olaiya, assured the union that the proposed secretariat project would receive speedy attention to facilitate student activities.

The Rector, Dr. Sani Manyahaya, said the decision to allocate land for the secretariat was a recognition of the union’s good work, adding that the current SUG had accomplished what previous administrations could not achieve for years. He stressed that the council and management were proud of their accomplishments.

Highlights of the event included donations of ₦1.5 million from the Alumni Association and ₦1 million from the institution’s management to support the union.