NAPS partners Firm on financial initiative for polytechnic students

The Senate leadership of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has announced a strategic partnership with SmartPay Finance and Holdings Limited to launch the Paytogeda Initiative, a financial technology programme aimed at expanding digital payment access and economic opportunities for polytechnic students nationwide. The collaboration, unveiled in a statement signed by the President of […]

The Senate leadership of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has announced a strategic partnership with SmartPay Finance and Holdings Limited to launch the Paytogeda Initiative, a financial technology programme aimed at expanding digital payment access and economic opportunities for polytechnic students nationwide.

The collaboration, unveiled in a statement signed by the President of the NAPS Senate, Comrade Senator Oyewumi Festus Ayomide, is designed to promote financial inclusion and provide student-friendly digital payment solutions across Nigeria’s polytechnics.

Ayomide described the initiative as a timely intervention in an era where technology continues to shape economic participation.

“This collaboration marks a significant step toward advancing financial inclusion, student-friendly digital payment systems and structured economic participation for Nigerian polytechnic students,” he said.

“In an era where technology drives opportunity, NAPS remains committed to aligning with credible private-sector institutions that share our vision for student advancement and national development.”

According to him, the Paytogeda Initiative is intended to bridge financial gaps within the polytechnic community while strengthening students’ digital literacy and economic capacity.

“The Paytogeda Initiative is not merely a platform; it is a deliberate intervention to bridge financial gaps within the polytechnic community. It represents opportunity, accessibility and a new era of collaboration between student leadership and responsible corporate institutions,” Ayomide stated.

He noted that SmartPay Finance and Holdings Limited has demonstrated innovation within Nigeria’s financial technology space and expressed confidence that the partnership would create sustainable financial access for students while in school and beyond.

As part of the collaboration, the NAPS Senate leadership also conferred the award of “Outstanding Tech Personality in Nigeria – 2026” on the company’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, citing the firm’s commitment to youth empowerment and technological advancement.

“This honour reflects not only corporate excellence but also the company’s readiness to invest in the future of Nigerian students,” Ayomide added.

He reaffirmed NAPS’ commitment to building what he described as “a financially inclusive and technologically empowered student community” through strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives.

The Paytogeda Initiative is expected to roll out across polytechnic campuses nationwide, with further details on implementation to be communicated by the partners.