MAPOLY Students Protest Fee Hike with Sit-at-Home Action

The Students’ Union Government of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic has asked students to stay at home on Monday, as a peaceful protest against the recent school fee increase.

In a statement released on Sunday, the union said the decision came after failed talks with the school management about the new fees.

The statement was signed by the Students’ Union President, Afolabi Temitope, Acting Speaker, Olorode Kehinde, General Secretary, Ekundayo Gbenga, and Public Relations Officer, Oloyede Ganiyu. They said the union had several meetings with management since the new fees were posted on the students’ portal.

The union stated that the welfare and interests of students should always be a priority in any decision that affects their education.

"Despite our continued efforts and many discussions, the students’ concerns are still not addressed. The Students’ Union believes that the current economic situation makes it hard for many students and their families to cope with higher fees," the statement said.

The union also emphasized that as the official voice of students, it cannot ignore their worries while staying committed to responsible leadership and peaceful advocacy.

As a result, all students have been told to stay home on Monday and not attend classes or engage in any academic activities.

"After careful consideration, the Students’ Union Government directs all MAPOLY students to observe a peaceful sit-at-home on Monday, 3rd August, 2026. This is to show our collective dissatisfaction with the recent school fee increase and to call for a review by the appropriate authorities," the statement added.

The union highlighted that this action is a peaceful way to express students’ concerns and is not meant to incite violence, damage property, intimidate anyone, or disrupt the peace of the school.

They also advised students to keep calm, maintain order, and avoid confrontations with staff, security, or fellow students. Students should only rely on information released officially by the Students’ Union Government.

The union also called on shuttle operators, commercial drivers, tricycle operators, and other transport providers around the school to stop their services in support of the protest.

While reaffirming its commitment to talk with the school’s management, the union said the protest should not mean that negotiations are over.

"This directive does not mean we have stopped engaging with the Management. Instead, it shows that while talks continue, the concerns of MAPOLY students cannot be ignored," the statement noted.

The union hopes that this peaceful protest will prompt the authorities to rethink the fee increase for the benefit of students. They pledged to keep pursuing constructive discussions with the management.