Protest rocks UI over introduction of 10-hour electricity supply

Students at the University of Ibadan in Oyo State are currently protesting the introduction of a 10-hour daily electricity supply on campus.

The new policy, which went into effect on Tuesday, was announced in a memo from the institution’s Department of Works and Maintenance signed by Director of Works, Engineer O.A. Adetolu dated July 16, 2024.

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”.

Outrage among students has led to protests that began Tuesday night and continued into the morning, as reported by a student who requested anonymity.

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.”