The Students’ Union Government of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) has called on students to stay away from classes on Monday in a peaceful protest against the recent hike in tuition fees.
The directive was announced in a statement released on Sunday after discussions between the union and the institution’s management failed to produce a resolution on the revised fee structure.
The statement, jointly signed by Students’ Union President Afolabi Temitope, Acting Speaker Olorode Kehinde, General Secretary Ekundayo Gbenga and Public Relations Officer Oloyede Ganiyu, said the union had repeatedly engaged the school authorities since the new fees were uploaded to the students’ portal.
According to the union, it has consistently defended the interests of students, insisting that their welfare should be a major consideration in decisions affecting their education.
The statement read:
“Despite our sustained efforts and several rounds of dialogue, the concerns of students remain unresolved. The Students’ Union believes that the prevailing economic realities make it increasingly difficult for many students and parents to bear additional financial burdens.”
The union added that, as the officially recognised representative body of students, it could not ignore the widespread concerns over the fee increase while remaining committed to peaceful advocacy and constructive engagement.
It therefore instructed students to observe a peaceful sit-at-home on Monday by staying away from lectures and other academic activities.
The statement added:
“Consequently, after careful deliberation, the Students’ Union Government hereby directs all MAPOLY students to observe a peaceful sit-at-home on Monday, 3rd August, 2026, as a demonstration of our collective dissatisfaction with the recent increase in school fees and a call for further reconsideration by the appropriate authorities.”
