By RT. Abdul
The National Association of Polytechnic Engineering Students (NAPES), The Polytechnic, Ibadan Chapter, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, kicked off its Freshers’ Orientation Week with a sanitation and health initiative tagged “Operation Keep FENG Clean / Free Medical Check-Up.”
The programme, organized under the 2025/2026 NAPES administration led by Comrade Zakariyah Khalid Olalekan, marked Day One of activities designed to welcome new students, strengthen community bonds, and promote positive values within the Faculty of Engineering.
The environmental sanitation exercise commenced at the South Campus pitch and proceeded through the ML Building, IDMB, Orisun Hall of Residence, before concluding at the Faculty Building.
The initiative focused on improving hygiene within the Faculty of Engineering (FENG) and its environs.In addition to the clean-up exercise, participants benefited from a free medical outreach that provided basic health checks, reinforcing the importance of preventive healthcare among students.
Speaking with one of the participants, Ibrahim Adepoju, a student of Computer Engineering, expressed satisfaction with the initiative. “I am very excited about the way the NAPES leadership organized today’s programme, It shows that the association is committed not only to our academic performance but also to the well-being of its members,” he said.
While Addressing participants during the programme, the NAPES leadership, through the General Secretary, Comrade Olalere Ganiyat, described the initiative as a practical demonstration of students’ commitment to environmental responsibility and personal well-being.
She noted that a clean learning environment is essential for both academic excellence and physical development.“This association continues to show its resolve to go beyond advocacy by engaging in impactful actions that benefit students and the institution at large,” she stated.
The Public Relations Officer, Comrade Abdul-Azeez Ridwanullah also urged students to sustain the culture of cleanliness beyond the exercise and to take advantage of the free medical services provided.
As the orientation programme continues, it has continued to attract the attention and active participation of students within the engineering community, setting a positive tone for subsequent activities planned by the current NAPES administration.
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