As a follow up to the current students protest over hike in school fees, the management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has shut down the institution for three weeks.
This was disclosed in a circular issued on Friday, August 30, 2024 and signed by the school registrar, G. O. Saliu.
According to the circular, the students are to proceed on a three-week break, and are directed to vacate the school hostels latest 12 noon on Saturday, August 31 and return September 20, 2024.
The circular read in part:
“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, to note 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”.
