FEE HIKE: OAU closed down indefinitely


OAU
 (OAU), the institution has been shut down indefinitely by management and students ordered to vacate the school premises. Following three days of continuous protest by the students of the Obafemi Awolowo University,
On why the school was shut down, OAU’s  Public Relation Officer, PRO, Abiodun Olanrewaju, told  

Premium Times that it was due to the three days continuous protest by the students of the University.
“The university administration has decided to shut down the school because of the persistent student demonstration which led to the breakdown of law and order,” he said. “We have decided not to allow further break down of law and order and to protect the sanctity of lives and property.”
Mr. Olanrewaju said the students were instructed to vacate the university premises and hostels by Thursday. 
Standing by the decision to hike the tuition fees, the PRO, Mr. Abiodun, said the decision is not negotiable at the moment, hence, students should go home to be with their parents.
“Well the school fees in not a negotiable issue at the moment. The governing council of the university has given the go ahead that the student in science, art, physical and pharmacy should pay N19,700, N30,700 and N33,700 respectively,” he said.
Mr. Olanrewaju said the university administration does not consider the sums exorbitant and lamented that the students insist on paying the old fees
“The university says no. If the kids will be doing this, then they should go and meet their parents at home,” he said.
It was also learnt that the school management has brought armed police officers to the school gate, perhaps to bring them in on Thursday to force the students to leave the school.
The use of armed security operatives to quell students protests is common in Nigerian higher institutions sometimes leading to the death of students including in OAU in 2004.
Mr. Abiodun did not comment on the armed security officials but said the university’s Senate will re-open the only when it sees calm return.
“The closure is indefinite,” he said.

Comments

  1. Anonymous19 June 2014 at 07:38

    I wonder why people are so heartless despite how poverty is plenty in the country nah increment of school fee again oga oooo

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