The University of Ibadan (UI) has announced a three-week break for its students following recent protests against the institution's fee hike. The decision was made public through an internal memo issued by the university's registrar, Ganiyu Saliu, and obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday.
The break, which runs from Saturday, August 31, to September 20, was approved by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kayode Adebowale on behalf of the university's Senate. It was finalized during a management meeting with the Students' Union on Friday, aiming to address the ongoing tensions.
According to the registrar, the break will also provide students with sufficient time to complete their online registrations for the upcoming academic session. The 2023/2024 first semester examinations are scheduled to commence on September 23, with the registration portal closing on September 20. Saliu emphasized that there would be no extension or reopening of the portal after the deadline, and students who fail to register properly will be barred from taking their exams.
Students have been instructed to vacate the campus by 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, in line with the management’s directive. The halls of residence will reopen at noon on September 20, ahead of the examinations.
The protests began on Thursday as students reacted to the university's decision to increase tuition fees, a move approved by the Senate and upheld by the institution’s Governing Council, chaired by Chief Adebisi Akande. While the council expressed sympathy for the students, it maintained that the fee review was necessary due to prevailing economic conditions and the university's commitment to maintaining quality education.
In response, the council encouraged students to explore financial aid options, including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and various scholarships offered by the university and philanthropists.
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