Students of the University of Ibadan (UI), Ibadan, on Wednesday, halted all vehicular movements and transportation systems within the campus.Â
The transportation system within the campus was paralysed as a result of the ongoing protest embarked upon by the students.
The students embarked upon the protest as a result of the introduction of a 10-hour daily electricity supply within the campus.
The institution has introduced a 10-hour daily electricity supply with effect from (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 16th July 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 02.0m. The supply for the nighttime 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. 02 a.m. (4 hours) Kindly adhere strictly to the approved schedule. Thank you. “
 The students have instructed the cab operators and tricyclists in the institution to stop their operation.
The students also blocked the main entrance of the institution as a result of the protest in order to prevent any vehicle from entering or going out of the institution.
The development rendered students, lecturers, and other stakeholders within the campus stranded.
The pedestrian gate at the institution was opened.
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