By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: MAPOLY Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
Education

MAPOLY Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: November 5, 2017
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE

Lecturers at the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta have embarked on an indefinite strike deepening the crises that have been rocking the institution.

This decision was announced by the teaching staff of the Polytechnic, under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP), after an emergency congress, held at ASUP Secretariat inside MAPOLY, Abeokuta.

Briefing newsmen immediately after the congress, MAPOLY ASUP chairman, Kola Abiola, said the lecturers decided on downing tools because they believe their safety is no longer guaranteed.

Abiola said even though no lecturer had been threatened since the face-off with the state government, the state machinery had been unleashed to harass and intimidate them.

- Advertisement -

According to him, unregistered vehicles o a specific brand have been sighted on the school premises despite the fact that unregistered vehicles are not allowed entry the campus as part of security measures.

Abiola alleged that one of the vehicles had pursued and harassed him and even trailed him to the junction leading to his residence.

He said the matter had been reported to the appropriate security agency, however, he maintained that the industrial action became inevitable because the lecturers feared for their lives vowing they would not return to work until security of their lives can be assured.

“We have just held our congress and one of the things that have come out of this congress is the issue of security. Never before has any person’s life has been threatened, since July 3rd that we began this struggle and we want to believe that we have not gone confrontational.

- Advertisement -

“We have asked for audience with the government and we have used every medium available to us, even meeting with traditional leaders and people that matter in Ogun State to warn the government of the state to talk to us. But as we speak to you, the government has unleashed state machinery.

“They want to harass me and kill us. And so because we feel our lives are no longer guaranteed in this campus, all staff of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, have said that they are no longer willing to provide their services as long as their lives are being threatened.

“The security arrangement is that vehicle with unregistered plate number does not come into school. But we have found out that a vehicle without a plate number has come to school. It has not only pursued and harassed me, they have also trailed me on two occasions to the junction of my residence and these we have reported at the appropriate quarters.

“And the congress feels if members of the exco of the union could be so harassed, what will happen to the ordinary members. And so they would not feel safe conducting exam or conducting their activities in an environment that is not secured,” Abiola stated.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:Indefinite StrikeLecturersMAPOLY
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByFarouk Mohammed
Publisher
Follow:
Farouk Mohammed is a Head Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He has been publishing for 10 years and focused more on Local/World News on Okay.ng
Previous Article Netflix Ends Relationship With Kevin Spacey Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
Next Article Plateau ADP Chairman Assassinated

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Okay.ng Logo

Parallel Market Rates

USD
Buy₦1,550.00
Sell₦1,565.00
GBP
Buy₦1,760.00
Sell₦1,790.00
EUR
Buy₦2,135.00
Sell₦2,170.00

Updated: 12 hours ago

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

Quick Converter

0.00
ShareShareShare

Rates are for informational purposes only.

Okay.ng Logo Parallel Market Rates
USD
Buy
Sell
GBP
Buy
Sell
EUR
Buy
Sell
| okay.ng
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Tax Reforms committee
Nigeria’s Tax Reform Journey Continues, Says Committee Chairman Taiwo Oyedele
Economy
MTN Mega Billion Promo: How Nigerians Are Winning Big
Partners
As Nigerian Banks Resume Naira Debit Card International Transactions: Limits You Should Know
News
Former Nigerian Army Chief Advocates for Compulsory Military Training
News
NNPP Declares Rabiu Kwankwaso Will Not Contest 2027 Presidency on Its Platform
Politics Top stories
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

NSA Nuhu Ribadu
Security

Tinubu Administration Making Headway Against Nigeria’s Security Challenges, NSA Ribadu Affirms

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
July 5, 2025
Politics

Aregbesola Warns ADC Supporters Against Insults, Urges Fact-Based Engagement with APC

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
July 5, 2025
International

President Bola Tinubu Arrives in Brazil for BRICS Summit to Strengthen Global South Cooperation

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
July 5, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?