The Students’ Union Government of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic has instructed students to participate in a peaceful stay-at-home protest on Monday (today) over the recent rise in tuition fees.
In a statement released on Sunday, the union explained that the decision came after discussions with the institution’s management failed to resolve concerns surrounding the adjusted charges.
The statement, endorsed by Students’ Union President Afolabi Temitope, Acting Speaker Olorode Kehinde, General Secretary Ekundayo Gbenga and Public Relations Officer Oloyede Ganiyu, noted that the union had engaged management repeatedly since the new fees were uploaded on the students’ portal.
According to the union, it had continually insisted that students’ welfare and interests should remain central to every policy 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.
It stated that, as the constitutionally recognised representative of students, it could not disregard their grievances while still upholding responsible leadership, constructive dialogue and peaceful advocacy.
The union therefore instructed all students to stay away from campus on Monday and abstain from lectures and other academic engagements.
“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,” it stated.
The union emphasised that the protest was a peaceful expression of students’ concerns and should not be seen as an encouragement of violence, destruction of property, intimidation or any act capable of harming the peace and reputation of the institution.
It also urged students to remain calm, orderly and disciplined, avoid confrontations with staff members, security personnel and fellow students, and depend only on information officially issued by the Students’ Union Government.
The union further called on shuttle operators, commercial drivers, tricycle riders and other transport providers within the polytechnic community to suspend services in and around the campus in support of the protest.
Reaffirming its readiness to continue talks with the institution’s management, the union said the protest should not be viewed as a breakdown of negotiations.
“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 added.
The union expressed optimism that the peaceful action would persuade the authorities to review the fee increase in the interest of students and pledged to continue pursuing constructive engagement with management.
