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UNIBEN fixes October 23 for resumption

Following the recent Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) suspension of its eight months long industrial action, the Management of the University of Benin, Edo State has scheduled Monday, October 24, 2022, as the resumption date for its academic activities.

The institution advised students of the school to return to their halls of residence on Sunday, October 23, 2022, for the resumption of the second semester that was truncated by the strike.

According to a statement issued by University Public Relations Officer (PRO), Dr Benedicta Ehanire, online registration of new students admitted for 2021/2022 is to begin December 2

The statement read: “The University of Benin Senate has amended the Institution’s 2020/2021 academic calendar and approved Sunday 23rd October, 2022, for students to return to halls of residence.

“Lectures are expected to continue on 24th October as the 2nd Semester was truncated for eight months following the recently suspended strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The semester is to run until 23rd December.

“Meanwhile, online registration of new students admitted for 2021/2022 begins on the 2nd of December.

“The Vice-Chancellor, Professor, Lilian Salami, who presided over the Senate meeting, solicited the cooperation and support of staff and students to ensure successful academic activities,” the statement said.

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