…we will lock up defaulters – MAPSU
Michael Babatunde
One of the traders in MAPOLY has shown stiff resistance to the regulation of product prices made by the Moshood Abiola polytechnic Students Union (MAPSU).
MAPSU earlier this week announced that traders have agreed to sell to students at the price obtainable outside.
This move was prompted by students’ laments on the high prices of things on campus.
At the end of an interactive session between MAPSU and traders in the institution, it was allegedly agreed that prices on campus will tally with what is obtainable off campus.
MAPSU has since issued a release in that regard announcing that prices on campus has been regulated.
The statement as signed by the PRO, Idowu Johnson reads, "The Students’ Union Executive under the leadership of Comrade Samson Omoniyi aka HERITAGE is pleased to announce to the entire students populace that the prices of commodities has been regulated to prices applicable outside the campus following its meeting with the executive of the market and traders association.
"This agreement was reached as part of effort in ensuring the fulfilment of our campaign promises to fight against any form of extortion of the students.
"Therefore, all commodities and services on campus are to be sold and rendered at the the uniform prices that is applicable outside of the campus (I.e photocopy at #10, soft drinks at #100 except for Coca-Cola, etc).
"Students are therefore urged to report any trader selling beyond the regulatory prices to the students union executive through the Welfare Director as necessary disciplinary action will be taken."
In a recent development, reports obtained by Press Club MAPOLY revealed that some traders on campus are yet to comply with the directive.
One of the traders simply identified as Alhaja allegedly sold recharge card to some students at #110 claiming her shop is owned by MAPOLY NASU.
PCM observed that MAPOLY ventures has been selling at the regulated price by MAPSU.
When contacted, the MAPSU PRO, Johnson Idowu said all traders have been served with a letter notifying them of the changes, he added that all defaulter’s shop will be locked up.
"They have all been served letters before now. We have gone to see those that have been reported, we will also contact the said shop owners. Anyone that fails to follow the directive, it’s either we take some of their wares or lock up their shops," he said.