The Students' Union Government of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic has directed all students to observe a peaceful sit at home on Monday, August 3, 2026, in protest against a recent increase in school fees, following what the union described as unsuccessful rounds of engagement with the institution's management.

The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Students' Union President, Afolabi Temitope, alongside Acting Speaker Olorode Kehinde, General Secretary Ekundayo Gbenga and Public Relations Officer Oloyede Ganiyu.

The union disclosed that it had held a series of consultations with management since the revised fees appeared on the students' portal, consistently maintaining that student welfare must remain paramount in every decision affecting academic pursuits.

"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 consequently issued the following directives to all students:

  1. Remain at home throughout Monday, August 3, 2026

  2. Refrain from attending lectures or participating in any academic activities scheduled for the day

  3. Maintain peace, order and discipline at all times

  4. Avoid any confrontation with members of staff, security personnel or fellow students

  5. Disregard rumours and rely only on information officially released by the Students' Union Government

The union also appealed to shuttle operators, commercial drivers, tricycle operators and other transport service providers within the polytechnic community to suspend operations within and around the campus in solidarity with the protest.

"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," the statement noted.

The union stressed that the action remained a peaceful expression of collective concern and not an invitation to violence, destruction of property or intimidation.

It reaffirmed its commitment to continued dialogue, clarifying that the protest did not mark the end of negotiations with 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 added.