The management of Obafemi Awolowo University has directed students to proceed on a three-week mid-semester break following protests over transportation and welfare concerns on campus.
The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, in a statement on Tuesday, said the decision was approved by the Senate after demonstrations by students escalated.
“The Senate of the University has approved that the students proceed on a mid-semester break for a period of three weeks, with immediate effect,” the statement read.
The management said the action became necessary after protests over a newly introduced transportation system led to the obstruction of major access roads and harassment of road users.
“Despite efforts to engage and appeal for calm, the situation has continued to pose concerns for the safety and well-being of members of the University community and the public,” it added.
The university said the break would allow time for dialogue with stakeholders and restoration of normalcy on campus, urging students to remain law-abiding during the period.
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