The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has announced the suspension of academic activities for one week, starting Monday, October 9.

The suspension is due to the refusal of workers to call off their strike action over the non-payment of their July, August, and September salaries.

In an internal memorandum tagged MAP/REG. 486/VOL I/188 and dated 8th October, 2023 sent to all students, the Registrar, Olubunmi Elewodalu, said the suspension is necessary “to address the prevailing circumstances in the Polytechnic.”

“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 memo read

The Public Relations Officer of MAPOLY, Yemi Ajibola, confirmed the suspension of academic activities. 

He said 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 in MAPOLY.