By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
The protest that erupted due to unavailability of light and other social amenities at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) can no longer continue as the Senate of the institution has ordered the immediate closure of the ivory tower. So, for them at the moment, the chapter is closed.
The students have to vacate the campus and go back to their respective homes until all the issues tabled are resolved.
The shutting down of the institution was contained in a statement
signed by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Benedicta Ehanire, and it stated thus, the decision is based on the refusal of students of the institution to shift grounds on their demands for twenty four hours supply of electricity and more.
The statement further stated that students are to vacate the hostels immediately while all the relevant units of the University are to take note and comply.
The statement however stated that non-teaching staff and staff on essential duties are not affected by the shutdown.
The statement reads in parts:
“UNIBEN SHUTS DOWN ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES INDEFINITELY.
“Following the refusal of students of the University of Benin to shift grounds on their demands for twenty four hours supply of electricity and more, considered unrealistic by the University’s Senate, the University has shut down academic activities indefinitely.
“Students are to vacate the hostels immediately while all the relevant units of the University are to take note and comply.
“However, non-teaching staff and staff on essential duties are not affected by the shut down”
