Following protests by students of University of Ibadan against the recent tuition fee increament, the management of the institution has announced a three-week break, starting today, Saturday, August 31.
This decision was outlined in a circular issued on Friday by the university’s management after a meeting with the Students’ Union leadership.
In the circular, signed by the Registrar of the University, G.O Saliu, the break is intended to give students enough time to pay their fees and complete online registration.
The first semester examinations, originally scheduled to begin on September 2, have now been postponed to September 23.
The circular also noted that the portal for fee payment and course registration will not be reopened after September 20, 2024.
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The circular reads, “Following the meeting of University Management with the leadership of the Students Union today, Friday, 30 August, 2024, the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of Senate, has approved three weeks break for students of the University of Ibadan, with effect from Saturday, 31 August, 2024 to 20 September, 2024. The hostels will be reopened for students from 12 noon on Friday, 20 September, 2024.
Students are, therefore, to note the following:
“The three weeks is to give students ample time to complete their online registration.
“The 2023/2024 first semester examinations will now start on Monday, 23 September, 2024.
“The portal for registration will be closed on Friday, 20 September, 2024.
“There will be no re-opening of the portal for fee payment or course registration after 20 September, 2024.
“Students who do not register appropriately will not be allowed to write examinations.
“All students are to vacate the University Campus latest by 2.00pm on Saturday, 31 August, 2024.
“The above is for information and strict compliance please. Thank you.”
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