OAU shut down
following days of students' protest over school fees
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile
Ife, has been closed down indefinitely following days of students'
protest over increase in their school fees which was the introduced in
May.
The school administration this afternoon released a statement announcing an indefinite shutdown of the institution and ordered students to vacate its premises by Thursday afternoon, citing 'persistent disruption of normal activities and peace on campus as a result of violent demonstrations by students, led by the Student Union Executive' as their reason for shutting down the school.
"Consequently, all students are directed to vacate their Halls of
Residence and the University premises immediately and not later than 12
noon on Thursday, 19th June, 2014. Parents are
hereby enjoined to ensure that their children/wards comply with this
directive immediately.” the statement read.
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