By our Reporter
The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic,(Mapoly) Abeokuta, Ogun State, has announced the suspension of academic activities for one week.
The development came hours after the students protested the tuition hike on Monday.
Mr. Olubunmi Elewodalu, Registrar of the Polytechnic disclosed this on Monday evening, in a statement sent to newsmen in the state
Elewodalu said the closing down of the school was due to the prevailing circumstances referring to the students’ protest which rocked the school.
Elewodalu said, “The temporary suspension of academic activities is a result of the need to address the prevailing circumstances in the polytechnic
“The suspension of the academic activities will be effective from Monday 9th Friday, October 13th, 2023. During this period all students are directed to stay away from the campus until otherwise directed”.
The students of the school had on Monday morning protested the hike in the acceptance fee paid by newly admitted students among other issues.
The students, who trooped out to the campus gate as early as 7 am were seen in their numbers holding placards with inscriptions such as #No To Increment of Tuition Fee, #Rector Must Go, #Release our Result ASAP among others.