The Lagos State Polytechnic Students’ Union Government [LASPOSUG] has launched an initiative tagged ‘Direct Campaign & Enlightenment (DiCE) in a bid to campaign for a re-election of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for another term.
The initiative which was launched recently by Adewale Jubril, president, LASPOSUG in Lagos, is aimed at persuading students directly to vote for the re-election of the governor while also persuading their parents and other influencers with facts from the good works of the governor.
“What we are doing today is not out of bandwagon effects or hired idea. We are here today representing the 25,000 plus students of this great citadel of learning and excellence to say that – Akinwunmi Ambode, the Governor of Lagos State should continue with his good works, consolidate in another four years and make education in Lagos state the hallmark of excellence in Nigeria,” Jubril said during the launch.
“We are not reaching these conclusions without proofs of what the amiable Governor has done in education sector, especially at the Lagos Sate Polytechnic. The Governor has proved beyond reasonable doubts, its concern for the sustenance of qualitative educational system in the state,” he added.
Jubril went further saying the citadel of knowledge has benefited immensely from the Ambode’s administration; part of which according to him include: “initiation of the first ever academic and value added practical training programme, Ready-Set-Work” (RSW) for tertiary institutions in the state, preparing students for the work life, placing successful participants on Industrial training with reputable organizations and also funding viable business ideas and innovations of the students.”
“Consideration of the plea by the polytechnic management on financial constraint of the Polytechnic, the governor approved the increment of the polytechnic’s monthly subvention and also approved the release of funds for the accreditation of 66 programmes in the Polytechnic.
“The governor in his magnanimity extended the “Operation Light-Up Lagos” project to the Lagos State Polytechnic. Street lights were installed all over the Ikorodu Campus of the Polytechnic.
“Ambode has also initiated the commencement of the following projects in the tertiary: completion of the abandoned sports complex on the Ikorodu Campus of the Polytechnic to serve the whole of Ikorodu community, Construction of a befitting High Capacity Auditorium for the Institution, Construction of a befitting Administrative Block for the Polytechnic
“The visionary Governor Ambode gave a nod and support to the Polytechnic for the drone project initiated by the Polytechnic with a view to deploying surveillance drones for security all around the State and many more”
In the same vein, Oladipupo Zainab, vice-president of the union, solicit for the support of the entire residents in Lagos so as to encourage the continuous accelerated progress experienced in the educational system and other sectors in Lagos State, through voting massively for Akinwunmi Ambode come 2019.
Most importantly, residents, especially the youths and students were implored to register and pick up their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) as this remains the only way all can ensure support for education and youth development.
“For us, DiCE as an initiative would not only canvass for votes, but monitor and sensitise the student populace on the need to register and collect their PVCs. A vote canvasses without PVC is a sheer wasting of time and resources. Therefore, we shall sensitise for registration and collection of PVC and consolidate with canvass for votes through DiCE initiative. What LASPOTECH SUG is doing to support the re-election of Akinwunmi Ambode goes beyond rhetoric and showmanship. It is a complete practical approach to winning election,” Zainab said.
