THE University of Ibadan (UI), Ibadan, Oyo State, has been shut down over students’ protests that started Thursday night as a result of the hike in school fees.
This was disclosed in a circular issued on Friday August 30 and signed by the school registrar, G. O. Saliu.
The school campus gates were shut for the better part of Friday during work hours as a result of the peaceful protest by the students.
The students, in the circular, were to proceed on a three-week break, with a marching order to vacate the school hostels latest 12 noon on Saturday August 31 and return September 20, 2024.
The circular reads:
CIRCULAR TO STUDENTS: THREE WEEKS BREAK
Following the meeting of University Management with the leadership of the Students Union today,Friday, 30 August, 2024,the Vice-Chancellor,on behalf of Senate, has approved three weeks break for students of the University of Ibadan, with effect from Saturday, 31 August, 2024 to 20 September,2024.The hostels will be reopened for students from 12 noon on Friday, 20 September,2024.
Students are, therefore, not the following:
·The three weeks is to give students ample time to complete their online registration.
·The 2023/2024 first semester examinations will now start on Monday, 23 September, 2024.
·The portal for registration will be closed on Friday.20 September. 2024.
·There will be no re-opening of the portal for fee payment or course registration after 20 September.2024.
·Students who do not register appropriately will not be allowed to write examinations
·All students are to vacate the University Campus latest by 2.00pmon Saturday,31 August,2024.
The above is for information and strict compliance please.
Thank you.
G. O.Saliu,fspsp.MANUPA, MNIM,MAUA
Registrar