AN EXTENSIVE SUMMIT BETWEEN THE SUG AND THE MANAGEMENT OF TOPS.

By: Lightbearer and Arthena

The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki (TOPS) Student Union Executive held a summit with the Management on 29th June 2022 at 2:20pm and the agenda delibrated on was;
*Reduction of School Fee
*Medical Fee
*Quick release of examination results
*Restrictions on the movement of cow and goats on campus
*Reduction of Psychometric Fee
*Lifting of ban on bike and car for students

SUGs’ Welfare Director beseeched the Management to succour in reducing the School Tuition Fee, also the SUG President GOD’S POWER KESTER also back her up, he said that the break down of the tuition fee given to the SUG is different from what is reflecting on the student portal.

The Acting Registrar, Mr.B.L OJO explained that their is no Increment on the Tuition fee, he exphasized that the amount instructed by the state Government is the same amount released by the Management of the institution. He explains further that what makes the fee look like it has increased is NHIS and WiFi fee. He adviced that if the students want reduction of the tuition fee, they should write to the Governor.

The SUG also stated their concerns on Medical fee and the Medical Facilities. According to Student Union Governments, students are just paying for the Fees, meanwhile they do not really benefit from the Medical Facilities because the Campus Health centre is not well equipped, SUG also suggested that in as much as students are paying for the Medical Fee, the Management should work on equipping the Campus Health centre. Acting Registrar, Mr. B.L OJO replied that the managements are working on equipping the health centre instantaneously.

The Issue of a newly introduce course known as Psychometric Studies was also discussed. However, the issue was tabled by Hon. Bidemi, a member of SRC, representing Public administration. He said the management should help the students look into how possible and achievable the reduction of the course fee is, he also suggested that the course unit should increase so that students will take the course serious as they did with their other courses.

Dr.Y.A FASASI, The Acting Rector of the institution, explained that the course is an autonomous course, he further explained that even Oyo State Government can not do anything concern the course. Psychometric Studies is ultimately introduced by the Federal Government and Ministry of Education. He adviced the SUG to work hand in hand with NANS inorder to achieve their request.

Hon. Bidemi also plead with the Management to look into payment for certificate of registration fees in the School of Business And Communication Studies. He explained that as it is, certificate of registration should be free but in SBCS students were asked to pay a sum of #2000 per semester. The Management guarantee to investigate on it instantaneously.

The SUG Financial Secretary talked about the movement of cow and goat around the school premises which he said is not pleasant, he implore the Management to create a place for the flocks to be kept because it’s becoming alarming on campus. A comprehensible response from The
Acting Registrar Mr. B.L. OJO reveal that the managements are already working on the request.

Restrictions of Students Bikes and Cars in the Campus Premises was another talking point of the Sumit. The President of SUG, God’s Power Kester Echekwumene earnestly ask the Management to allow in Students’ Bikes and Cars. He also request that the management creates Parking lot and bike stand because parking of cars outside the institution can also attract robbery activity. The management responded that the students’ bikes will soon gain entrance to the campus, but as for students’ cars, Management will have to deliberate on it and get back to The Student Union Government.

He also pin point the late release of results, he explained that it’s really affecting students performances. He also said that most times, students who carryover some courses do not know in time. Meanwhile, this often results in irregularities on students academic performance. Mr. B.L OJO, The Acting Registrar spelled out that the issue of late release of result was noted, and their will be an effective remodeling.

Also, The SUG President God’s Power Kester Echekwumene implore the management to help the governing board on the start-up grant, However, The Acting Rector, DR Y.A FASASI promised to work on it, he said the management will definitely yield to the request because the SUG administration has been Peaceful so far and also other institutions like Polytechnic Ibadan and Polytechnic Eruwa have been saying good things about The Oke Ogun Polytechnic, saki (TOPS).

At the closure of the Summit, The Acting Rector, Dr. Y.A FASASI adviced the SUG to comply with rules and regulations of the institution and work effectively.
The meeting was defer by the welfare director of the students’ Union Government (SUG) and was seconded by a member of SRC, Department of Public Administrations’ REP.