On Wednesday, students at the University of Ibadan took to the streets to protest against recent tuition fee hikes and power supply rationing. Wearing masks to conceal their identities, some students blocked the main entrance and gathered around the Senate Building.
The protest followed an emergency congress held within the institution on Tuesday, where it was resolved that a peaceful demonstration would occur the next morning. A document from the Council of Faculty Presidents (COFP) stated that there would be a mass boycott of lectures and transportation services on campus.
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Students are demanding the reversal of the new electricity rationing policy and the recent tuition fee hike. A 200-level Political Science student expressed concerns over the financial burden, stating that some students were contemplating dropping out due to the increased fees. A Theatre Arts student highlighted the continuous fee increments since admission, along with other issues such as inadequate healthcare and erratic water supply.
The university management, represented by Public Relations Officer Mrs. Joke Akinpelu, acknowledged the students' concerns and confirmed that meetings with the students were ongoing to resolve the issues.
