Context of the Protest

On Thursday, 4/7/2024, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) administration made the unexpected announcement of an indefinite suspension of all academic activities. This decision comes after a period of student demonstrations concerning various grievances.

Reasons for the Protest

Student frustrations reportedly stemmed from a number of recent changes, including:

1. Limited Electricity Supply: The university had been experiencing power outages and rationing of electricity use on campus.
2. Increased Shuttle Service Fees: The cost of using the university-provided transportation service has risen.

 

Impact of the Protest

In an attempt to bring attention to their grievances, students reportedly staged a protest that involved blocking a major highway. This action caused significant traffic congestion and disrupted commuters in the area.

Failed Negotiations and University Closure

According to a statement released by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Benedicta Ehanire, efforts to negotiate with the students proved unsuccessful. The university reportedly viewed the students’ demands, which may have included a guaranteed 24-hour electricity supply, as unrealistic. With no resolution in sight, the administration made the difficult decision to close the university indefinitely.

Details of the Closure

The university’s statement mandated that all students vacate their dorms immediately. However, the closure did not affect non-teaching staff and staff designated as essential personnel.

Financial Strain and Underlying Issues

The university’s statement also shed light on a potential contributing factor to the situation. The institution had recently faced a significant increase in its electricity bill from the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC PLC). This financial strain may have played a role in the university’s decision to limit electricity use, which became a focal point of the student protests.

Potential Effects of the Closure

An indefinite closure of a university can have a wide-ranging impact. Here are some potential consequences:

1. Disruption of academic progress: Students may fall behind in their studies or experience difficulty completing coursework.
2. Financial strain on students: Students who live on campus may face unexpected housing costs or have difficulty finding alternative arrangements.
3. Strain on local communities: Businesses that rely on student patronage may experience a decline in customers. Landlords who rent rooms to students may face vacancies.
4. Heightened tensions: The closure may increase tensions between the university administration and the student body.

 

The Importance of Communication and Dialogue in University Settings

Universities are complex institutions that rely on open communication and dialogue between students, faculty, staff, and administrators. When these groups can effectively communicate their needs and concerns, it fosters a more positive and productive learning environment.

1. Student activism can be a powerful tool for raising awareness about important issues.
2. University administration has a responsibility to listen to student concerns and address them in a fair and transparent manner.
3. Finding common ground is essential for resolving conflict and moving forward.

 

Looking Ahead

The university closure is a complex situation with several contributing factors. It remains to be seen when the university will reopen and how the administration will address the underlying issues that led to the student protests.

Additional Considerations

• Universities play a vital role in society, providing education and research opportunities that contribute to social and economic development.
• Student protests can be a sign of a healthy democracy, where people have the right to assemble and express their views.
• It is important to remember that there are often multiple perspectives on complex issues.

 

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The admission list for UNIBEN is now available online.
How to Check UNIBEN Admission List
Go to UNIBEN admission status checking portal at
https://waeup.uniben.edu/applicants/checkstatus

Fill in the required fields with your Registration Number or Applicant ID and Surname.
Click on Submit to view your admission status.
Candidates who have been accepted into degree programs at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) are advised to:

Proceed to the UNIBEN website to clear your account and pay the acceptance fee.
Log in to their JAMB Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) and either ACCEPT or REJECT their admission.
After accepting the admission, they should print their JAMB admission letter.
Obtain a copy of their original JAMB result slip (this comes with passport photography affixed to it).
If they are offered courses other than the ones they initially applied for, they can apply for a change of course on the JAMB Portal.UNIBEN PORTAL

JAMB PORTAL

Congratulations to all the candidates that made it to UNIBEN admission list.

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The administration of Osun State Polytechnic Iree has announced the schedule for the matriculation ceremony for newly admitted NCE, ND, and HND students for the 2020/2021 academic session.

Schedule of the OSPOLY Iree Matriculation Ceremony
This is to notify all HND 1, ND1, and NCEI students that the Matriculation Ceremony for the 2021/2022 Academic Session has been scheduled for 11 a.m. on April 11, 2022 at the ETF Hall.

Please take note of the following for all concerned students:

All duly registered HND 1, ND 1, and NCE 1 students must attend the Matriculation Ceremony on April 10, 2022.
Any HND I, ND I, or NCE I student who fails to register and thus does not matriculate forfeits admission and studentship.
Every enrolled student should go to his or her Portal page at ospoly.edu.ng and pay a mandatory fee of one thousand naira (1,000.00).
After payment, print the payment receipt for the Academic Gown and proceed to your various Faculties to collect the Academic Gown as of April 9, 2022.
Academic gowns will be available for pick-up from Faculty Officers on April 9, 2022.

All academic gowns collected for the ceremony must be returned to the Faculty Officers before the end of the day on April 12th, 2022.

Failure by any student to return the Gown will result in a fine of N200.00 per day of default, which is subject to upward review and further sanctions. I wish you a happy ceremony.

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