NAPS Critiques Abandonment of Campus Projects in Nigeria

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), represented by Comrade Israel Odeyemi, condemned the poor execution and abandonment of public projects across Nigerian campuses. Odeyemi stated that billions of naira committed to various projects have either been poorly executed or left abandoned, resulting in deteriorating conditions for educational facilities.

He noted that many projects aimed at improving educational quality have suffered neglect or remain incomplete for years, depriving students of essential learning environments. The Chartered Institute of Project Management Nigeria (CIPMN) estimated that abandoned projects across the country are worth approximately 17 trillion naira.

NAPS called on the government to prioritize project completion and strengthen monitoring mechanisms to ensure adherence to timelines. Odeyemi stressed that the continuous abandonment of projects reflects a failure in governance and urged public officials to avoid initiating projects without a commitment to their completion, emphasizing that Nigeria deserves effective project planning and execution.