NANS Steps In Over Sudden Break
The Nationwide Affiliation of Nigerian College students (NANS) has secured key concessions from the administration of Obafemi Awolowo College (OAU) following tensions over a three-week mid-semester break.
The intervention got here after college students had been left stranded by the abrupt announcement. Consequently, NANS Southwest Zone D held pressing talks with college officers.
In a press release on Friday, the Southwest Coordinator, Adeyemo Josiah, stated the transfer was vital to handle quick welfare considerations.
No Evictions, Providers Maintained
Following the assembly, the college agreed to halt compelled eviction from hostels. College students already on campus will stay till resumption.
“Administration agreed that college students who’re at present on campus and residing of their hostels will likely be allowed to stay till the official resumption date, recognising that many college students had been already stranded and unable to safe various lodging inside such a restricted time,” the assertion learn.
As well as, the varsity pledged to take care of primary providers throughout the break.
“Administration additional assured that water and electrical energy provide will likely be offered and sustained in all halls of residence housing college students who stay on campus all through the break interval,” NANS stated.
The talks had been led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Akinfala Oluropo.
Transport Repair Promised, Break Beneath Evaluation
In the meantime, transport challenges that sparked the unrest had been addressed. Administration admitted the pressure on college students and promised enhancements.
“Administration acknowledged the burden positioned on college students attributable to restricted campus mobility and agreed to offer further buses to ease transportation difficulties throughout the college neighborhood,” the assertion added.
Consideration additionally turned to the break’s length. NANS stated administration would current a discount proposal.
“Administration acknowledged the considerations raised and agreed to current the proposal for lowering the break interval to at least one week earlier than the College Senate, the place a remaining choice will likely be taken,” it stated.
Renovation Clarified as Protest Fallout Lingers
On Awolowo Corridor, the college stated no renovation has begun. It assured college students of correct discover earlier than any relocation.
“It was additional agreed that every time renovation actions are scheduled to start, correct planning and enough discover will likely be given to affected college students, together with vital preparations to make sure that no scholar is displaced with out structured alternate options,” the assertion famous.
Earlier, the college declared the break after protests disrupted motion and blocked entry roads. The unrest adopted a 72-hour lecture boycott from April 14 to April 16, 2026. College students protested transport delays and tutorial disruptions.
The disaster intensified after the rollout of CNG buses donated by Oluremi Tinubu. College students cited lengthy queues and restricted motion.
NANS to Monitor Compliance
NANS described the end result as progress and pledged continued oversight.
“These commitments symbolize vital progress towards restoring stability and defending scholar welfare throughout the establishment,” the assertion added.
Â