Ibadan Poly Students’ Union Secures Removal of Late Registration, Add/Delete Fees

In a major victory for students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, the Students’ Union Government (SUG) has announced the removal of both late registration fees and add/delete charges from the school’s academic portal, following a series of high-level engagements with the institution’s management.

This development was confirmed in a joint communication by the Students’ Union President, Comr. Oladipupo Olamide Daniel (SUG President, 2024/2025 Session), and the Senate President of the Student Representative Council (SRC), Sen. Akingbade Maleek Opeyemi, who described the move as “a direct result of unified student representation and responsible advocacy.”

The announcement was officially made by the Union’s Information Officers, Comr. Akinade Ridwan Bunyamin (SUG PRO 1) and Comr. Adebiyi Habeeb Olamilekan (SUG PRO 2)—who stated that the removal of the fees had already been implemented on the student portal.

The decision follows weeks of tension after several students discovered that they would be required to pay additional charges for late course registration and modifications via the add/delete portal. The issue, first raised by departmental presidents through their faculty leadership, was formally escalated to the SRC, which then collaborated with the SUG Executive to intervene.

According to the Union, a formal letter was submitted to the school management outlining the financial burden the fees placed on students, especially in light of the economic difficulties currently affecting many families. The Union emphasized that its approach was not confrontational but focused on constructive engagement with the Dean of Students’ Affairs and other members of the management team.

“Our intervention was rooted in fairness,” the Union stated. “We made it clear that while discipline and order are important, punitive charges should not be the first resort—especially when so many students are struggling to stay in school.”

Following a closed-door meeting between the SUG, SRC, and key administrative stakeholders, the school management agreed to scrap the charges. The changes have since been reflected on the student portal.

Students across various faculties have since welcomed the decision, describing it as a relief that will make academic planning easier and more affordable. Many also applauded the SUG and SRC for what they called a “timely and decisive intervention.”

“This is not just a policy change—it’s proof that the Union is actively working for us,” a final-year student in the Faculty of Business and Communication Studies said.

The Union has pledged to continue advocating for student welfare through dialogue and institutional engagement. It also encouraged students to complete their registration processes promptly now that the fees have been removed.

“Our commitment remains clear: no student should be left behind due to preventable financial pressures. We will keep engaging until the voices of students are not just heard, but respected,” the statement concluded.