Authorities of the University of Ibadan directed students to vacate the campus by 2 pm on Saturday following the protest staged in response to the increment in tuition fees.
It has been reported on Friday that students of the institution embarked on a protest, boycotting lectures on Friday over the institutionโs Governing Councilโs approval of increased fees.
But in a circular closing the school for three weeks and addressed to all students, dated 30 August 2024, the institutionโs registrar, G. O. Saliu said the closure followed the meeting of the Universityโs management with the leadership of the student union on Friday 30 August 2024, where the Vice-Chancellor on behalf of the senate approved a three week break for students.
The directive is effective from Saturday 31 August, 2024 to 20 September, 2024.
โThe hostel will be reopened from 12 noon on Friday, 20 September, 2024.
Students are therefore, to note the following: The three weeks is to give students ample time to complete their online registration, the 2023/2024 first semester examination will now start on Monday, 23 September 2024, the period for registration will be closed on Friday, 20 September, 2024โ, the notice reads.
According to the Registrar, there will be a reopening of the portal for fee payment or course registration after 20 September 2024.
He explained that students who did not register appropriately would not be allowed to write examinations.
โAll students are to vacate the University campus latest by 2:00 pm on Saturday, 31 August 2024.
โThe above is for information and strict compliance pleaseโ, he added.
