The demonstration, organised by the Obafemi Awolowo University Students’ Union, saw students march and chant at the university’s main gate in the early hours of the day
Students of the Obafemi Awolowo University Students’ Union staged a protest on Tuesday at Obafemi Awolowo University, demanding urgent action over welfare and academic challenges affecting their studies.
The demonstration, organised by the Obafemi Awolowo University Students’ Union, saw students march and chant at the university’s main gate in the early hours of the day.
The protest followed a congress held on Monday at Awo Café, where students approved the action in response to rising concerns on campus.
In a statement signed by SU President Adelani David and General Secretary Habeeb Oke Isa, the union said:
“The Students’ Union staged a peaceful demonstration on Tuesday, 28th April, 2026, 6am, with the intention to block major roads and gates leading to the campus until our demands are met.”
“The demonstration shall be conducted peacefully and in line with the known tradition of Great Ife students for orderly and non-violent protests,” the resolution stated.
“All Congressmen and students are urged to participate actively and responsibly in the planned peaceful demonstration.”
The union said the protest was triggered by worsening transport difficulties, accommodation concerns, and issues surrounding the school’s e-portal system.
It also rejected the planned evacuation of students from Awolowo Hall Blocks 7 and 8 for renovation, stating:
“The Union categorically rejected the implementation of such an evacuation without adequate notice, proper planning, or the provision of alternative accommodation for affected students.”
The union further criticised the ongoing e-portal upgrade, saying it had prevented students from registering courses and accessing results weeks into the semester.
“We cannot continue to watch students suffer unnecessarily… The ball is now in the court of the University management to provide concrete, workable, and immediate solutions,” it added.
Students also expressed frustration over transport difficulties following the introduction of compressed natural gas-powered buses on campus, saying the system has led to long queues and movement delays across the university.
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