UNILAG Students Protest Poor Amenities On Campus

UNILAG students on Wednesday morning
(today) had a peaceful protest that resulted in
academic activities coming to a halt. The protest
according to a report occured as the students
demanded a shift in the date of the
commencement of their semester examinations
as well as an improved supply of electricity and
water on campus.
Though, the demonstration was largely peaceful,
the action prevented early morning classes in
some of the departments.
The students, who were to begin their
examinations next week, alleged that the poor
water and electricity provision would affect their
performance in the tests.
A student, who craved anonymity for fear of
victimisation, said the protest started about 7am
at the Jaja Hall of the university.
According to him, the action would have
escalated but for the timely intervention of the
Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Tunde Babawale,
who promised to look into their demands.
Meanwhile, the Assistant Registrar, Information,
Mr. Olagoke Oke, told our correspondent that
the crisis had been resolved.
He blamed the action on “some boys” who he
said did not want to sit for the forthcoming
examinations.
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