The National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to assess and upgrade Information and Communication Technology infrastructure at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, citing student concerns over the conduct of computer based examinations at the institution. The demand came in a statement signed by NANS President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde, on Thursday, urging TETFund to identify gaps in the Polytechnic's digital learning facilities and intervene where necessary.

Babatunde explained that an independent assessment of the nstitution's ICT infrastructure would establish existing shortfalls and provide grounds for appropriate action. "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 stated.

The association maintained that investment in modern ICT facilities has become critical as tertiary institutions increasingly rely on digital platforms for teaching, learning, and examinations, arguing that stronger infrastructure would improve the quality of education and reduce difficulties linked to computer based testing.

Beyond the call for TETFund's intervention, NANS also demanded an independent review of broader academic and administrative issues recently raised by students at the Polytechnic. It urged the National Board for Technical Education, the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, and the Osun State Government to engage with the institution's management and students to identify challenges and work out sustainable solutions, noting that such engagement would help restore confidence in the institution and foster a more conducive academic environment.

The association gave relevant authorities seven days to commence the review, describing the timeline as necessary to safeguard students' interests and strengthen the quality of tertiary education. "We are advocating constructive engagement and an independent assessment to ensure that every issue raised by students is properly addressed in the overall interest of the institution and its academic community," Babatunde added.

NANS noted that its intervention follows concerns raised by some students regarding aspects of the Polytechnic's academic and administrative operations, particularly around computer based examinations, and reiterated that sustained investment in ICT infrastructure remains essential as institutions expand digital platforms for learning, assessment, and academic administration.