The National Association of Ogun State Students has urged Governor Dapo Abiodun to honor his pledge of N2.5 million to the late Comrade Oriwayi Samuel, known as Samoris, who was the top graduating student in the Civil Engineering Department at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic for the 2022/2023 academic session. Governor Abiodun had announced a cash prize of N2.5 million for each of the best graduating students from MAPOLY, covering the academic sessions from 2015/2016 to 2023/2024. This promise was made during the institution’s 15th Convocation Ceremony in June 2025, where he also unveiled a N2 billion infrastructure development plan for the polytechnic.
Samoris died on 7 December 2025 and was buried the following day, without receiving the promised cash prize. The student body raised the appeal at its 2025 convention and election, held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta. Comrade Oluwafemi Ajayi, the President‑elect, praised Governor Abiodun for his commitment to education in Ogun State, especially regarding student welfare, and highlighted the governor’s distinguished performance as chairman of the Southern Governors Forum.
The association is now seeking the governor’s fulfillment of his promise to Samoris’s family, requesting that the N2.5 million be remitted to them. This appeal underscores the significance of the governor’s pledge to both the students and the institution. Initiatives such as the N2 billion infrastructure plan for MAPOLY demonstrate the importance of supporting students and educational institutions, and honoring the pledge to the late Samoris would further demonstrate the governor’s dedication to education and student welfare.
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