ASUU Strike: The University of Ibadan (UI) closed indefinitely as management orders students to vacate the campus.

The University of Ibadan (UI) management shut down the institution on Thursday, ordering all students to leave the campus immediately.

Following the ongoing indefinite and total strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, the institution’s management stated that it was necessary to take this action (ASUU).

“Management, at its meeting on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, deliberated on the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which had now been extended by eight weeks,” according to a statement issued and signed by the institution’s Registrar, Olubunmi Faluyi.

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As a result, the University’s academic activities have come to a halt.

As a result, the Vice-Chancellor, acting on behalf of the Senate, has ordered the university to close until further notice, and all students have been ordered to vacate the residence halls with immediate effect.

“This vacation notice does not apply to postgraduate students who have paid their school fees or undergraduate students who are on industrial attachment or practical training.”

Such students should go to the Dean of Students’ Office to make arrangements for housing.

“A new resumption date will be announced as soon as possible.”

Our administration wishes our students safe travels to their various destinations.”