Across Nigeria’s polytechnic campuses, a new generation of
student leaders is embracing technology to reshape how institutions function.
In a move that reflects this growing shift toward transparency and innovation,
the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has introduced a
digital platform designed to transform the way student union finances are
managed.
The initiative was formally unveiled in Ibadan, the Oyo
State capital, on Thursday, where student leaders, technology partners, and key
stakeholders gathered to witness the launch of Paytogeda CampusPay, a digital
payment system built to bring accountability, efficiency, and clarity to
financial transactions within student unions.
For many years, questions surrounding the management of
union funds have occasionally stirred debates across campuses but with the arrival
of CampusPay, NAPS believes a new standard is being set, one where every
transaction is recorded, traceable, and verifiable.
According to NAPS Senate President, Ayomide Oyewumi, the
platform represents a decisive step toward modernising student governance
across Nigeria’s polytechnics.
He explained that the introduction of the digital system
marks the beginning of a new chapter in which transparency becomes the
foundation of student administration rather than an afterthought.
“The digital solution addresses long-standing concerns about
financial opacity and distrust in campus leadership,” Oyewumi said. “Today
marks more than the unveiling of a digital platform; it marks the beginning of
a new era in student union administration. Transparency is no longer optional,
and accountability is no longer negotiable.”
Through the platform, payments such as union dues, levies,
and other student contributions will now be processed through secure digital
channels. The system is also designed to allow student executives generate
verifiable financial reports instantly, strengthening confidence in how funds
are managed.
Beyond union payments, the platform is expected to serve as
a broader financial ecosystem for campus communities. Students will be able to
use CampusPay for registrations, departmental payments, event ticketing, and
other day-to-day transactions within the campus environment.
Oyewumi emphasised that adopting digital solutions is
essential for building smarter and more efficient campuses, ensuring that
reforms introduced today can endure beyond the tenure of any single student
administration.
Behind the innovation is Paytogeda, whose Chief Executive
Officer, Aderogba Odepode, described the platform as a student-centred solution
built to simplify financial coordination and eliminate disputes that often
arise from manual payment processes.
Odepode explained that the system was designed with
transparency at its core.
According to him, every contribution made through the
platform becomes visible within the system, every transaction is recorded, and
every payout must pass through clearly defined approval processes. This
structure, he noted, helps build trust while improving operational efficiency
across student organisations.
He also commended the collaboration with NAPS, describing
the partnership as a meaningful step toward empowering students to take
collective responsibility for their financial systems.
“We are launching a movement that empowers students to take
collective and responsible control of their finances,” Odepode said. “This
platform is designed to strengthen governance, build credibility, and deliver
real value to the students it serves.”
Stakeholders present at the launch also noted that the
adoption of digital financial tools reflects global best practices in
institutional governance, reinforcing the role technology can play in
strengthening transparency and accountability.
As Nigerian campuses continue to evolve in the digital age,
initiatives such as CampusPay signal a future where student leadership is
supported by systems that prioritise openness, efficiency, and trust, qualities
that are increasingly defining the next chapter of campus governance in
Nigeria.
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