The Students’ Union Government of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, has directed all students to observe a peaceful sit-at-home protest on Monday, August 3, 2026, over the recent increase in school fees by the institution’s management.
In a joint statement issued on Sunday, the union said the directive followed several unsuccessful engagements with school authorities to reverse the increment.
According to the SUG, the protest is aimed at drawing attention to the burden the new fees place on students and their parents amid current economic challenges.
The union urged students to remain peaceful and law-abiding during the action, stressing that the sit-at-home is not intended to disrupt public order but to register their displeasure.
The statement was signed by SUG President, Afolabi Temitope, alongside Acting Speaker Olorode Kehinde, General Secretary Ekundayo Gbenga, and Public Relations Officer Oloyede Ganiyu.
According to the union, representatives had held multiple rounds of dialogue with the management since the revised fees first appeared on the students’ portal. Despite these efforts, the student body’s concerns remain unaddressed.
The union emphasized that the prevailing economic realities make it increasingly difficult for students and their parents to shoulder additional financial burdens. As the constitutionally recognized voice of the students, the SUG stated that it could not ignore these grievances while maintaining its commitment to responsible leadership and peaceful advocacy.
To demonstrate their collective dissatisfaction, the union directed all students to stay home on Monday and strictly refrain from attending lectures or participating in any academic activities.
The SUG leadership strongly stressed that the action is purely a peaceful expression of the students’ concerns. They warned against any form of violence, destruction of property, or intimidation, advising students to maintain discipline and avoid confrontations with staff, security personnel, or fellow students.
Furthermore, the union appealed to commercial drivers, tricycle operators, and other transport service providers within the polytechnic community to suspend their operations around the campus in solidarity with the students.
While the sit-at-home protest is in effect, the union reaffirmed its dedication to resolving the issue diplomatically.
The SUG clarified that the protest does not mark the end of negotiations with the management. Instead, it serves as a clear message that the collective concerns of MAPOLY students cannot be overlooked while dialogue continues.
The union expressed hope that the peaceful demonstration will encourage the authorities to reconsider the fee hike in the best interest of the student population.
