OAU Management Gives Directive To Students, Lecturers On Planned Nationwide Protest

Ahead of the upcoming August 1 nationwide protest, the management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, has directed students who have completed their examinations to go home and be with their families, while those who are still writing their examinations should remain peaceful and law-abiding.

The university management also directed lecturers and other staffers to go about their civic responsibilities with the highest sense of commitment and vigilance.

This was contained in a statement on Monday by K. A. Bakare, the Registrar and Secretary to the University Council.

According to the statement, “A nation-wide protest is being planned to commence on August 1, 2024.

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“In view of this, the Vice-Chancellor has enjoined staff and students of Obafemi Awolowo University to prioritise their individual and collective security, not neglecting that of the university properties. They are also advised to be law-abiding before, during, and after the planned protest.

“Students who have completed their examinations are enjoined to go home and be with their families, while those who are still writing their examinations should remain peaceful and law-abiding.

“Members of the University community are also enjoined to go about their civic responsibilities with the highest sense of commitment and vigilance. The Security Unit in the University has been directed to keep surveillance over the entire university estate. Thank you.”