The National Association of Polytechnic Students has partnered with SmartPay Finance and Holdings Limited to introduce the Paytogeda Initiative, a financial technology programme designed to expand digital payment access and economic opportunities for polytechnic students across Nigeria.
Comrade Oyewumi Ayomide, President of the NAPS Senate, announced the collaboration in a statement, positioning the initiative as a deliberate intervention to bridge financial gaps within the polytechnic community and strengthen students' digital literacy and economic capacity.
SmartPay Finance and Holdings Limited has demonstrated innovation within Nigeria's financial technology space, with the partnership expected to create sustainable financial access for students during and beyond their academic programmes.
"This collaboration marks a significant step toward advancing financial inclusion, student friendly digital payment systems and structured economic participation for Nigerian polytechnic students. In an era where technology drives opportunity, NAPS remains committed to aligning with credible private sector institutions that share our vision for student advancement and national development," Ayomide stated.
He described the Paytogeda Initiative as more than just a platform, characterising it as opportunity, accessibility, and a new era of collaboration between student leadership and responsible corporate institutions.
"The Paytogeda Initiative is not merely a platform; it is a deliberate intervention to bridge financial gaps within the polytechnic community. It represents opportunity, accessibility and a new era of collaboration between student leadership and responsible corporate institutions. Through this partnership, both organizations aim to create sustainable financial access, enhance digital literacy, and empower students with tools that will strengthen their economic capacity while in school and beyond," Ayomide explained.
The NAPS Senate leadership conferred the award of "Outstanding Tech Personality in Nigeria 2026" on the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SmartPay Finance and Holdings Limited, citing the firm's commitment to youth empowerment and technological advancement.
"This honour reflects not only corporate excellence but also the company's readiness to invest in the future of Nigerian students," Ayomide noted.
He reaffirmed NAPS's commitment to building a financially inclusive and technologically empowered student community through strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives.
The Paytogeda Initiative is expected to roll out across polytechnic campuses nationwide, with implementation details to be communicated by the partners in due course.
The partnership addresses growing concerns about financial inclusion among polytechnic students who often face challenges accessing mainstream banking services and digital payment platforms.
