BREAKING NEWS: Uniben Shuts Down Academic Activities Indefinitely
By Simeon OSAJIE
Senate of the University of Benin (Uniben) has shut down academic activities indefinitely.
The9JaTREND reports that in a statement signed by Benedicta Ehanire, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the institution stated that the decision is based on the refusal of students of the institution to shift grounds on their demands for twenty four hours supply of electricity and more.
The statement further stated that students are to vacate the hostels immediately while all the relevant units of the University are to take note and comply.
The statement however stated that non-teaching staff and staff on essential duties are not affected by the shutdown.
The statement reads:
“UNIBEN SHUTS DOWN ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES INDEFINITELY.
“Following the refusal of students of the University of Benin to shift grounds on their demands for twenty four hours supply of electricity and more, considered unrealistic by the University’s Senate, the University has shut down academic activities indefinitely.
“Students are to vacate the hostels immediately while all the relevant units of the University are to take note and comply.
“However, non-teaching staff and staff on essential duties are not affected by the shut down
“Signed:
“Benedicta Ehanire, Ph.D,anipr
DR/ PRO”
4/7/24
