Fee Hike Protests: Unibadan Management Imposes Three-Week Break, Fee Payment Ultimatum

In the wake of student protests against a recent hike in tuition fees, the University of Ibadan has announced a three-week break, effective from Saturday, August 31, 2024, until September 20, 2024.

The decision was communicated through an internal memorandum issued by the Office of the Registrar, dated August 30, 2024.

The memorandum stated that the Vice-Chancellor approved the break on behalf of the University Senate following a meeting with the leadership of the Students Union.

Students have been directed to vacate the university campus by 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The hostels will reopen at noon on Friday, September 20, 2024.

The circular noted that the 2023/2024 first semester examinations will commence on Monday, September 23, 2024. The registration portal will close on Friday, September 20, 2024, with no reopening for fee payment or course registration after that.

The management also noted that students who fail to register appropriately within the stipulated time will not be allowed to participate in the examinations.

This decision follows a series of student demonstrations against the university’s recent fee increase, which students claim is burdensome and unaffordable.

The protest that started late on Thursday follows the earlier protests held against changes in the power supply announced by the university management.

The management’s decision to limit the power supply to just 10 hours a day has sparked widespread criticism among the students, who fear it will disrupt their academic and personal activities.

It was not until the reversal of the rationing that the protest ended, and the management suspended fee payment to review the increase.

However, the Thursday protest started again, against the confirmation of the school fee increase by the university governing council; this protest has drawn significant attention, leading to this temporary suspension of academic activities.

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