MAPOLY suspend academic activities as Students plan massive protest

The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has decided to pause academic activities due to an ongoing strike by the institution’s staff.

MAPOLY’s academic and non-academic workers commenced an indefinite strike last Thursday to protest the nonpayment of their salaries for the months of July, August, and September.

In an internal memo shared with all students by the Registrar, Olubunmi Elewodalu, the management announced a one-week suspension of academic activities, beginning on Monday, October 9.

MAPOLY stops all activities

The memo is marked as MAP/REG. 486/VOL I/188 dated October 8, 2023, requested that all students refrain from coming to campus until further notice.

The memo stated: “The management of the Polytechnic, on behalf of the Academic Board, is hereby announcing the suspension of all Academic activities for a period of one (1) week.

“The temporary suspension of academic activities results from the need to address the prevailing circumstances in the Polytechnic.

“The suspension of academic activities will be effective from Monday, 9th October to Friday, 13th October, 2023. During this period, all students are enjoined to stay off the campus until otherwise directed.

“The above directive of Management is hereby conveyed to you for your information and necessary action,”

The Public Relations Officer of MAPOLY, Yemi Ajibola, confirmed the suspension of academic activities, saying, “Yes. Management issued that (memo). It is important for students to go home since their lecturers will not be available to meet them in classes.”

Meanwhile, students of the polytechnic have expressed their intention to stage a peaceful protest on Monday to address the issues facing MAPOLY.