UI students halt vehicular movements, block campus gate over 10-hour daily electricity supply

Students of the University of Ibadan have stopped all vehicular movements and transportation systems within the campus.

The transportation system within the campus was paralysed as a result of the ongoing protest embarked on by the students.

The students embarked on the protest as a result of the introduction of a 10-hour daily electricity supply on campus.

Our correspondent gathered that the institution has introduced a 10-hour daily electricity supply with effect from yesterday (Tuesday).

The introduction of the new policy was contained in a memo issued by the department of works and maintenance of the institution.

The memo, which was dated July 16, 2024, was signed by the Director of Works, Engineer O.A. Adetolu. Adetolu in the memo noted that the Vice Chancellor of the institution has approved a 10-hour daily electricity supply on the campus.

The electricity supply for the day will be supplied between 08.am and 02.pm. The supply for the night will be available between 10.pm and 02.am.

The memo tasked the concerned officers to adhere strictly to the new policy.

The letter reads, “Effective immediately, the Vice-Chancellor has approved 10-hour daily electricity supply on Campus as follows: 1. Day Time: 08 a.m.–02 p.m. (6 hours) 2. Night Time: 10 p.m.–2 a.m. (4 hours) Kindly adhere strictly to the approved schedule. Thank you”.

DAILY POST reports that the students have instructed the cab operators and tricyclists in the institution to stop their operation.

The students have also blocked the main entrance of the institution as a result of the protest.

This is to prevent any vehicle from entering or going out of the institution.

The stoppage of the transportation system within the campus has left many students, lecturers and other stakeholders within the campus stranded.

DAILY POST reports that only the pedestrian gate at the institution was opened.

The students are currently protesting at the main gate of the institution, DAILY POST reports.

Some security operatives have also been stationed at strategic locations to prevent breakdown of law and order in the institution.