In opposition to the recent rise in school fees, the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Students' Union Government has instructed students to participate in a nonviolent sit-at-home protest on Monday (today).

The union said in a statement released on Sunday that the instruction came after fruitless discussions about the reviewed fees with the institution's management.

The statement, which was signed by Afolabi Temitope, the president of the Students' Union, Olorode Kehinde, the acting speaker, Ekundayo Gbenga, the general secretary, and Oloyede Ganiyu, the public relations officer, stated that the union had consulted with management on several occasions since the updated fees were posted on the students' portal.

The organization claims that it has continuously insisted that every choice pertaining to students' academic endeavors must prioritize their welfare and interests.

“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 further stated that it could not disregard their concerns while continuing to be dedicated to responsible leadership, constructive involvement, and nonviolent campaigning as the constitutionally recognized voice of students.

As a result, the union ordered all students to stay at home on Monday and abstain from all academic activity, including lectures.

“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 emphasized that the action was a nonviolent way for students to voice their concerns and was not an invitation to violence, property destruction, intimidation, or any other behavior that could jeopardize the institution's reputation and tranquility.

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