Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) staged a peaceful protest on Tuesday over welfare and academic concerns, including transportation challenges, accommodation issues, and delays from an e-portal upgrade. The Students' Union had approved the demonstration at a Monday congress. Students have decried long queues and movement delays following the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles by management. The union also rejected a planned mid-semester evacuation of students from two hostel blocks for renovation without alternative accommodation. The protest followed a suspended 72-hour lecture boycott held earlier in April.
Key Points
- Students face daily movement delays, affecting class attendance and academic performance.
- CNG vehicle implementation has created fresh transport challenges despite First Lady's donation.
- E-portal upgrade prevents course registration and result access weeks into the semester.
- Planned hostel evacuation leaves students facing potential homelessness mid-semester.
- The union warns patience is running out, signalling possible escalation if demands are unmet.
Watch whether university management responds with concrete solutions and if the protest escalates or remains peaceful.
Sources : The Punch
