Students of Obafemi Awolowo University Students’ Union, on Tuesday, staged a protest on campus, demanding urgent action over lingering welfare and academic concerns.
The students, in large numbers, marched and protested in front of the main gate of the institution.
The protesters maintained that the demonstration was peaceful, insisting that their goal was to have their “lives back to normal.”
The protest followed an earlier resolution reached at a congress held on Monday at Awo Café, where the union formally approved a demonstration.
In a statement later released by the union and signed by its leadership, led by SU President, Adelani David, and SU General Secretary, Habeeb Oke Isa, also emphasised that the protest would follow the institution’s tradition of non-violence.
“The Students’ Union staged a peaceful demonstration on Tuesday, 28th April, 2026, 6 am, 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.
Students were further urged to participate actively while maintaining order: “All Congressmen and students are urged to participate actively and responsibly in the planned peaceful demonstration.”
The protest comes amid growing dissatisfaction over multiple issues affecting students, including transportation challenges, accommodation concerns, and delays linked to the school’s e-portal upgrade.
In a separate statement issued on April 25, the union rejected the planned mid-semester evacuation of students from Awolowo Hall Blocks 7 and 8 for renovation, describing the move as poorly timed and impractical.
“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 statement read.
The union also criticised the ongoing e-portal upgrade, noting that students had been unable to register for courses or access results weeks into the semester.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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