Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has secured the full operational licence for its radio station, MAPOLY Radio, as the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has given its approval.
This approval is contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Mrs. Francisca Aiyetan, dated February 3, 2025 and addressed to the Rector, Arc. Dr. ‘Koye Jolaoso as a result of his efforts to resuscitate the MAPOLY Campus Radio Station.
The letter reads in part: “I am directed to convey the approval of the National Broadcasting Commission to your request to commence full transmission on your Campus FM Radio Station, MAPOLY 99.7MHz, Abeokuta, Ogun State.”
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It reads further that, “This is based on the report of successful completion of Test Transmission by the Station in compliance with the provisions of the National Broadcasting Commission Act, Cap. N11, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and the Nigeria Broadcasting Code”.
In a statement issued to announce the approval, the Head, Public Relations and Protocol of the institution, Mr. ‘Yemi Ajibola said by the development, the agenda for a new MAPoly is boosted as it will enhance Mass Communication training in the 46-year-old institution thus helping students acquire necessary practical skills to make them not only functional, but competitive in the industry upon graduation.
