The Students’ Union Government of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) has directed students to observe a peaceful sit-at-home on Monday in protest against the recent increase in school fees.
The directive, announced in a statement issued on Sunday, followed unsuccessful engagements between the union and the institution’s management over the revised fees.
The statement, 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 held a series of consultations with the management since the new fees were uploaded to the students’ portal.
According to the union, it consistently maintained that students’ welfare and interests should remain the priority in decisions affecting their education.
“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 statement read.
The union added that, as the constitutionally recognised representative of students, it could not ignore widespread concerns while remaining committed to responsible leadership, constructive engagement and peaceful advocacy.
Consequently, it directed all students to stay away from lectures and other academic activities on Monday.
“After careful deliberation, the Students’ Union Government hereby directs all MAPOLY students to observe a peaceful sit-at-home on Monday, August 3, 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,” the statement added.
The union emphasised that the protest was intended as a peaceful expression of dissatisfaction and not an invitation to violence, destruction of property, intimidation or any action capable of disrupting the institution’s peace.
It urged students to remain orderly, avoid confrontations with members of staff, security personnel and fellow students, and rely only on information released through official Students’ Union channels.
The union also appealed to shuttle operators, commercial drivers, tricycle operators and other transport service providers within the institution to suspend operations in and around the campus in solidarity with the protest.
Reaffirming its commitment to continued dialogue, the union stressed that the sit-at-home should not be interpreted as the end of negotiations with the management.
“This directive does not signify the end of engagement with the management. Rather, it is a demonstration that while dialogue continues, the collective concerns of MAPOLY students cannot be overlooked,” the statement said.
The union expressed hope that the peaceful action would encourage the institution’s authorities to review the fee increase in the interest of students while discussions continue.