Ogun State Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele has denied rumors circulating on social media that she was assaulted by the demonstrators from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta.
Salako-Oyedele made this statement during a solidarity visit to her office by the institution’s management, which was led by the rector Arc ‘Koye Jolaoso.
He claimed that the students were participating in a guided protest against the school’s purportedly revised tuition structure.
She said, “If I had been attacked, I would not have gone to attend the program at Alamala, but I went when I was told they had gone.”
“I just want all of us to be careful of social media, as it has caused many people calling me to ask after me on reading or hearing the news.,” Salako-Oyedele said.
She encouraged the students to always talk to each other and deal with problems in a calm manner.
Earlier, the rector, Arc Jolaoso, stated that the management had come to apologize on behalf of the students and asked her to pardon them.
“We came on behalf of the Governing Council, management staff, and students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, to apologise for what happened yesterday and the embarrassment it might have caused you.”
Alhaja Basirat Akintunde, Polytechnic Librarian; Mrs. Folasade Madariola, FCA; the Deputy Rector, Dr. Mrs. Yetunde Lanre-Iyanda; the Registrar, Mrs. Olubunmi Elewodalu; the Chairmen and Secretary of the three Staff Unions on campus; and Mrs. Feyisola Ayeni, the PAR in the Registrar’s office, were among the delegation.