The Authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) wishes to announce that due to persistent disruption of normal activities and peace on campus as a result of violent demonstrations by students, led by the Student Union Executive, the University Authorities have decided to close down the University indefinitely in order to safeguard life and property on campus.
According to the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) management board took the decision to shut down the acaemic institution, following three days of continuous protest by the students.
The Academic institution students have been protesting about the hike in school fee since Monday, to demand the reversal of the school fees increased by the management.
Our able Correspondent, Faith, was able to learn that several staff of the university administrative office, called the Senate building, were still held inside the building as at 5:50 p.m. as students barricaded it to demand an audience with the Vice Chancellor, VC, and ensure a reversal of the fee hike.
It is not clear if the VC, Bamitale Omole, is inside the building.
We would also love you to note that Mr. Omole had early on June, defended the fee increase and said it’s not stealing.
“The charges being paid by the OAU students were not only the lowest in the entire Nigerian University system but also the most ridiculous in the entire tertiary educational system in Africa,” he said at a press conference.
Consequently, all students are directed to vacate their Halls of Residence and the University premises immediately
and not later than 12 noon on Thursday, the 19th of June, 2014.
We do hope that both Parents and Guardians enjoined and make sure that their children/wards comply with this directive immediately.
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