ASUU Strike: UI Senate Closes Institution, Orders Students Out Of Hostels

The Management of the University of Ibadan (UI), has on Thursday shut down the institution and directing all the students to vacate the institution with immediate effect.

The Institution’s management said that it has become imperative to take this action following the extended and total strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

The statement issued and signed by the institution’s Registrar, Olubunmi Faluyi regarding this development reads: “Management, at its meeting on Wednesday, 16 March 2022, deliberated on the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which had now been extended by eight (8) weeks.

“As a result, academic activities in the University have become paralysed.

“Consequently, the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of Senate has directed that the University be closed until further notice.

“Therefore, all students are hereby mandated to vacate the halls of residence with immediate effect.”

The Release, however, exempted postgraduate students who have paid their school fees.

While wishing the students a safe journey to their various destinations, the management said a new date of resumption will be communicated in due course.