NANS Urges TETFund to Upgrade Osun Poly’s ICT Facilities

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.

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