By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Management of the University of Ibadan (UI), on Thursday shut down the University and mandated students of the Institution to vacate campus with immediate effect.
The Management in a statement in Ibadan signed by its Registrar, Olubunmi Faluyi, pointed out that it has become imperative to take the action following the ongoing indefinite and total strike action by the Academic Staff Union of universities (ASUU).
” Management, at its meeting on Wednesday, 16 March, 2022, deliberated on the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which had now been extended by eight (8) weeks.As a result, academic activities in the University have become paralysed”, it said.
The management added, ” consequently, the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of Senate has directed that the University be closed until further notice.”
” Therefore, all students are hereby mandated to vacate the halls of residence with immediate effect.Postgraduate students who have paid their school fees and undergraduate students who are on industrial attachment or practical training are exempted from this vacation notice”.
The management stated ” such students are to visit the Office of the Dean of Students for accommodation arrangement”.
” A new date of resumption will be communicated in due course”, adding, ” management wishes our students safe journey to their various destinations.”
