Students of the University of Ibadan, Oyo have resumed protest after the University governing council endorsed the recent fee hike.
The demonstrations, which began at midnight on Friday, was triggered by a circular issued Thursday by the council’s secretary, G.O. Saliu relaying the decision of the council to endorse the fee hike and setting the deadline for September 4.
Currently, the protest has escalated as students protesters have now embarked on a widespread boycott of lectures.
The boycott began this morning at the Faculty of Arts, with protesters moving swiftly to disrupt academic activities across other faculties.
The decision to boycott lectures comes as part of the students’ broader strategy to pressure the university’s Governing Council into reversing the recent hike in tuition fees
Protesters, who have been mobilizing from various halls of residence since dawn, are now expanding their efforts to ensure that no classes hold until their demands are addressed.
Starting at the Faculty of Arts, where the initial disruption took place, students have been seen moving en masse towards other faculties, urging their peers to join the boycott. Chants of “No reduction, no lectures!” echoed through the corridors as protesters marched from one department to another, ensuring compliance with the boycott.
As the boycott spreads, students from faculties across campus are expected to join the movement, adding further pressure on the university administration. The atmosphere remains tense as protesters vow to maintain their stance until the fee hike is reversed.
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