Lateef Gbadamosi
In line with the administrative focus of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Rector’s, Arc. Dr. Jolaoso Koyejo, rebranding agenda of the institution, the long-awaited MAPOLY Radio has officially secured its full operational license, as approved by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC.
The approval was contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Mrs. Francisca Aiyetan, dated February 3, 2025 and addressed to the Rector, Dr. ‘Koye Jolaoso as a result of his efforts to revive the MAPOLY Campus Radio Station.
This was as revealed by the Polytechnic’s Public Relations Officer, PRO, Yemi Ajibola in a press statement.
According to the statement, the letter stated “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”.
It additionally stated 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.
“By this 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.”