MOSHOOD ABIOLA POLYTECHNIC (MAPOLY) SUG DECLARES SIT AT HOME OVER HIKE IN TUITION FEE

The Students’ Union Government wishes to address the entire student community regarding the recent increase in the institution’s school fees. Since the moment the reviewed fees appeared on the students’ portal, your Union has remained actively engaged with the Management of the Polytechnic through a series of consultations and meetings. Throughout these engagements, the Union has consistently maintained one position: the interest and welfare of MAPOLY students must remain paramount in every decision affecting their academic pursuit.

Despite our sustained efforts and several rounds of dialogue, the concerns of students remain unresolved. The Students’ Union Government believes that the prevailing economic realities make it increasingly difficult for many students and parents to bear additional financial burdens. It is therefore our responsibility to ensure that these concerns are neither ignored nor treated with indifference.

As the constitutionally recognized voice of the students, we cannot fold our arms or pretend that all is well. At the same time, we remain committed to responsible leadership, constructive engagement, and peaceful advocacy.

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.

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

Accordingly, all students are strongly advised to:

• Remain at home throughout Monday, 3rd August, 2026.
• Refrain from attending lectures or participating in any academic activities scheduled for the day.
• Maintain peace, order, and discipline at all times.
• Avoid any confrontation with members of staff, security personnel, or fellow students.
• Disregard rumours and rely only on information officially released by the Students’ Union Government.

The Students’ Union Government also respectfully appeals to all shuttle operators, commercial drivers, tricycle operators, and other transport service providers within the Polytechnic community to identify with this peaceful cause by suspending operations within and outside the campus for the duration of the Sit-at-Home. Your cooperation and solidarity in this regard will further demonstrate our collective commitment to the welfare and interests of MAPOLY students.

Dear Great Mapaites, history has consistently shown that the strength of any Students’ Union lies not merely in its words, but in the unity, discipline, and solidarity of the students it represents. Your cooperation will send a clear and unmistakable message that the voices of MAPOLY students deserve to be heard and respected.

The Students’ Union wishes to assure all students that 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 Union remains open to constructive engagement and sincerely hopes that this collective action will encourage a favourable reconsideration of the issues raised in the interest of every Mapaite.

We appreciate your understanding, resilience, and continued confidence in your Union. Let us once again demonstrate that MAPOLY students can stand firmly for their rights while upholding the values of peace, discipline, and responsible unionism.

Together, we stand. Together, we speak. Together, we defend the interests of MAPOLY students.