Following the employees’ unwillingness to end their strike action, the administration of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State, has announced the suspension of academic activity.
According to Platinum Times, MAPOLY’s academic and non-academic personnel went on an indefinite strike on Thursday as a result of not receiving their paychecks for the months of July, August, and September.
Olubunmi Elewodalu, the Registrar, distributed an internal memo to all students informing them that academic activities will be suspended for one week beginning on Monday, October 9.
The internal memo with the subject line “MAP/REG. 486/VOL I/188” and the date October 8, 2023 recommended all students to avoid the campus unless specifically instructed differently.
“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 is as a result of 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 internal memorandum read.
Contacted, the Public Relations Officer of MAPOLY, Yemi Ajibola, confirmed the suspension of academic activities.
He said: “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 threatened to stage a peaceful protest on Monday over the situation of things in MAPOLY.