Protest hits UI over introduction of 10-hour electricity supply

Protest is currently ongoing among students of the University of Ibadan in Oyo State over introduction of a 10-hour daily electricity supply within the campus.

The University had introduced a 10-hour daily electricity supply with effect from on (Tuesday), a new policy that was contained in a memo issued by the department of works and maintenance of the institution.

The memo, dated 16th July, 2024, was signed by the Director of Works, Engineer O.A. Adetolu.

The letter reads, “Effective immediately, the Vice-Chancellor has approved 10-hour daily electricity supply on Campus as follows: 1. Day Time: 08 a.m. 02 p.m. (6 hours) 2. Night Time: 10 p.m. 02 a.m. (4 hours) Kindly adhere strictly to the approved schedule. Thank you”.

However, it was gathered that there is currently outrage within the campus.

A student, who asked not to be named, told journalists that students have started protesting since yesterday night (Tuesday).

He added that the protest continued till this morning.

The student said, “There was a protest yesterday night that lasted till about 2 am today.

“The University of Ibadan introduced the notice that it would start rationing a 10-hour electricity distribution on campus.

“This follows an outrageous increment in fees, introduction of inexplicable and duplicated fees like utility levy, which is 20,000, among other unconscionable fees.”