MAPOLY Student Union announces stay-at-home demonstration in response to increased tuition rates

The Students’ Union Government of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic has instructed students to stay home on Monday in a peaceful protest against the recent school fee hike, following unsuccessful discussions with the institution's management.

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This directive was issued in a statement on Sunday, which was signed by top union officials, including Students’ Union President Afolabi Temitope, Acting Speaker Olorode Kehinde, General Secretary Ekundayo Gbenga, and Public Relations Officer Oloyede Ganiyu.

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The union had engaged in a series of talks with the management since the revised fees appeared on the students’ portal, consistently emphasizing that student welfare and interests must be prioritized in decisions affecting their academic pursuits.

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Despite these efforts, the union stated that the concerns of students remain unresolved, citing the prevailing economic realities that make it difficult for many students and parents to bear additional financial burdens.

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The statement highlighted the union's commitment to responsible leadership, constructive engagement, and peaceful advocacy, while also acknowledging its role as the constitutionally recognized voice of students, which cannot ignore their concerns.

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Consequently, the Students’ Union Government directed all students to observe a peaceful sit-at-home on Monday, 3rd August, 2026, as a demonstration of their collective dissatisfaction with the recent fee increase.

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This action, the union stressed, is a peaceful expression of students’ concerns and not an invitation to violence, destruction of property, intimidation, or any act capable of disrupting the peace and reputation of the institution.

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The union advised students to maintain peace, order, and discipline during the protest, avoiding confrontation with staff, security personnel, and fellow students, and relying only on information officially released by the Students’ Union Government.

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The union also appealed to shuttle operators, commercial drivers, tricycle operators, and other transport service providers within the polytechnic community to suspend operations in solidarity with the protest.

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The union reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue with the institution's management, emphasizing that the protest does not signify the end of negotiations, but rather a demonstration that student concerns cannot be overlooked while dialogue continues.

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The union expressed hope that the peaceful action would encourage the authorities to reconsider the fee increase in the interest of students, while pledging to continue pursuing constructive engagement with the management.