The National Association of Polytechnic Students has launched Paytogeda CampusPay, a digital payment platform aimed at improving financial transparency, accountability, and efficiency in student union administration across polytechnic campuses nationwide.
The platform was officially unveiled on Thursday at an event in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, attended by student leaders, stakeholders, and technology partners.
Speaking at the launch, NAPS Senate President, Ayomide Oyewumi, described the initiative as a major step towards modernising student governance. He said the platform signals the beginning of a new era where financial transactions within student unions are fully traceable, verifiable, and protected from mismanagement.
According to him, the solution addresses long-standing concerns about financial opacity and distrust in campus leadership, emphasising that transparency and accountability must now be treated as essential standards in student administration.
Oyewumi noted that the platform would ensure that union dues, levies, and other payments are processed through secure and accountable channels. He added that student leaders would also be able
to generate verifiable financial reports instantly, thereby enhancing credibility and strengthening trust in campus governance.Beyond union-related payments, he highlighted the broader potential of the platform, encouraging students to adopt it for registrations, departmental fees, event ticketing, and everyday campus transactions. He stressed that embracing digital solutions is key to building smart campuses capable of sustaining institutional reforms beyond individual leadership tenures.
In his remarks, Chief Executive Officer of Paytogeda, Aderogba Odepode, described the platform as a student-focused innovation designed to simplify financial coordination and eliminate disputes. He explained that every transaction on the platform is visible, traceable, and subject to agreed approval processes, ensuring improved operational efficiency.
Odepode commended NAPS for the partnership, noting that the initiative goes beyond launching an application and represents a broader movement towards empowering students to take responsible control of their finances.
Stakeholders at the event also noted that the adoption of digital financial systems aligns with global best practices in institutional governance, positioning polytechnic student unions for greater transparency and accountability.
