Benin City, August 8, 2024 – The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is set to reopen its doors on August 11, following a temporary closure due to student protests and unrest.
In a circular released on Wednesday, UNIBEN’s Registrar, Ademola Bobola, outlined the conditions for the university’s resumption of academic activities.
According to Bobola, the decision to reopen the institution was made by the Senate at its meetings on July 23 and 24, in line with the position of the Governing Council and after consultations with critical stakeholders.
“During the closure, the university management resolved the issues that led to the shutdown, including addressing concerns over electricity and water supply, as well as renovating the halls of residence,” Bobola said.
As part of the conditions for resumption, each returning student is required to swear an affidavit of undertaking to maintain good conduct while at the university. The affidavit must contain cardinal points as captured in a document attached to the circular.
“Students are expected to upload the sworn affidavit on their Kofa page of the university and submit the hard copy to their departmental course adviser within two weeks of resumption,” the Registrar stated.
Bobola warned that non-compliance with this directive could result in the withholding of students’ results.
The Registrar assured students that all necessary measures had been taken to address the issues that led to the closure and expressed confidence that academic activities would resume smoothly.
“We urge all students to take note of the resumption date and comply with the conditions to avoid any penalties,” Bobola concluded.
This latest development comes as the University of Benin seeks to restore normalcy and ensure a peaceful learning environment for its students.
