UNIBEN shut down as students protest N20,000 fee
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Lilian Salami, has announced the immediate shutdown of the university following the protest that rocked the institution on Tuesday.
UNIBEN students had blocked the Benin-Lagos expressway and the Ekheuan road over a N20,000 late registration fee imposed by the school authority.
They described this decision as unpleasant, particularly amidst the “unfavourable economic situation’’ in the country.
In a statement issued by the UNIBEN registrar, Ademola Bobola, Ms Salami ordered all students to vacate their hostels and the university premises no later than noon on Wednesday.
“The vice-chancellor has reviewed the agitation by a section of the students’ body on Tuesday. After due consultation and in the overall interest of the general students’ body, the vice-chancellor has, on behalf of Senate, approved the closure of the university with immediate effect,” the UNIBEN statement said.
It explained that “based on security reports to avoid the students’ action being hijacked by hoodlums” and prevent “any form of breakdown of law and order” within and outside UNIBEN campuses.
The university opened for the 2020/2021 academic session on Wednesday.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Africa
Ghana joins international information exchange via TV BRICS
GNA is Ghana’s leading state news agency founded in 1957 with headquarters in Accra.
States
NLC hails Mutfwang over prompt payment of Plateau civil servants’ salaries
Mr Manji advised civil servants in the state to reciprocate government’s gesture with commitment and dedication to duty.
States
Jigawa artisans beg government for soft loans
Ms Bello said that inadequate capital base forced young entrepreneurs to abandon promising ventures.
States
Abuja cleric lauds NDLEA for intercepting illicit drugs, dismantling criminals networks
Al-Yolawi stated, “Intoxicants and drug abuse are among the greatest threats to our religion, our families, our health, and our future.”
NationWide
LASU don urges opposition parties to provide credible alternatives, strengthen democracyÂ
The donbsaid there were instances in Nigeria’s democratic history when the legislature demonstrated its independence.
NationWide
Tinubu hails Customs CG Adeniyi on re-election as WCO Council chairman
Mr Tinubu described the re-election as a historic endorsement of Adeniyi’s visionary leadership and Nigeria’s growing stature in global customs administration.
