The Lagos State Polytechnic on Tuesday shut down the institution to both staff and students for a week.

In a press release by the management, the decision was taken to enable the state government to conclude deliberations on Countess 15 migration issue and come up with its definite position on the issue.

According to the press release, “during this recess, no person will be allowed into any of the campuses of the polytechnic. Staff and students are therefore advised to stay away at least 200 meters radius to any of the polytechnic

“Staff and students are therefore advised to stay away at least 200 meters radius to any of the polytechnic campuses. Further directives will be duly communicated.”

However, the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic, Lagos State Polytechnic branch issued another statement suggesting the Rector was planning to carry out rituals within the campuses of the institution during this period.