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Why we ordered students to vacate hostels — UI DVC

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University of Ibadan (UI) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Peter Olapegba, has clarified why students were ordered to vacate school hostels.

The management earlier on Saturday released an internal memorandum ordering the students to vacate the halls of residence before 2 pm following the ongoing protests, which started on Thursday as a result of the approval of hiked school fees for the 2023/2024 academic session by the governing council.

On reason for the sudden eviction, Olapegba cited the recent approval of increased school fees for the 2023/2024 academic session, prompting management to grant a three-week break for students to complete registration.

“There is an increase in school fees. The management met with the leadership of the students’ union and they pleaded for time to be able to pay their school fees.

“So, it was mutually agreed that the school must proceed on break for three weeks for the students to be able to complete their registration,” Olapegba told TRIBUNE ONLINE.

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