The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to upgrade the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities at Osun State Polytechnic (OSPOLY), Iree, citing the need to improve digital learning and address concerns surrounding computer-based examinations.
In a statement issued on Thursday, NANS President, Comrade Babatunde Akinteye, urged TETFund to conduct an assessment of the institution’s ICT infrastructure and provide the necessary intervention to strengthen technology-driven teaching, learning and examinations.
According to the student body, recent complaints by students over the conduct of computer-based tests underscore the urgent need to modernise the institution’s digital infrastructure to ensure a more efficient and reliable learning environment.
Akinteye said an independent evaluation of the institution’s ICT facilities would help identify existing gaps and guide 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 increasingly important as tertiary institutions continue to adopt digital platforms for teaching, learning, examinations and academic administration. The association maintained that improved infrastructure would enhance the quality of education, provide a better learning experience for students and reduce technical challenges associated with computer-based assessments.
Beyond calling for TETFund’s intervention, the association also urged relevant stakeholders, including the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) and the Osun State Government, to independently review concerns recently raised by students regarding the institution’s academic and administrative processes.
NANS said such engagement would help identify challenges, restore confidence in the institution and promote a more conducive academic environment. It called on the relevant authorities to commence the review within seven days, stressing that the move is intended to safeguard students’ interests and strengthen the quality of tertiary education.
The association added that its intervention is aimed at encouraging constructive dialogue and ensuring that issues affecting students are addressed through transparent and sustainable solutions rather than confrontation.
The call comes amid growing emphasis on digital transformation across Nigeria’s higher education sector, with stakeholders advocating greater investment in ICT infrastructure to support technology-enabled learning and assessments.
