The Students’ Union Government (SUG), Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) executives of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have called for stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force to improve student safety and tackle social vices in tertiary institutions.
The student leaders, led by the SUG President, Comrade Yusuf Lukman Olatunji, popularly known as Toon G, made the call during a courtesy visit to the Elewe Eran Police Zone on Monday, October 12, 2026. The visit was aimed at strengthening relations between student representatives and security operatives.
During the meeting, the executives introduced representatives of their respective bodies and explored ways to improve communication, cooperation and security awareness among students. Both parties stressed the need for a closer working relationship to promote peaceful coexistence within and around academic communities.
The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Babaseyi Oluseyi, welcomed the delegation and emphasised the importance of mutual understanding, collaboration and the three Cs of Aluta. He also proposed a Student Security Summit to address security challenges affecting students and pledged to attend whenever the police received a formal invitation.
Babaseyi expressed concern over the shortage of student hostels in many institutions across Ogun State, urging students to prioritise accommodation in safe environments close to their schools. He noted that students’ living conditions and surroundings were important considerations in efforts to protect them from security risks.
The Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, E.O. Oluborode, urged the SUG, SRC and NAPS executives to partner with the police in educating students across institutions on the dangers of cultism, drug abuse and other social vices. He stressed the importance of sustained awareness campaigns in preventing crime and encouraging responsible behaviour among young people.
The meeting ended with a commitment by the student leaders and police representatives to strengthen security awareness, promote peaceful coexistence and develop practical measures to protect students. The MAPOLY executives expressed appreciation for the reception and said they looked forward to a productive partnership with the police.
The statement was jointly signed by the SUG President, Comrade Yusuf Lukman Olatunji; General Secretary, Comrade Shomuyide Esther Afolakemi; and Public Relations Officer, Comrade Akorede Akinyemi Samuel. The student leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peace, unity and student welfare under the slogan, “Aluta Continua, Victoria Acerta.”