By O.V.Collins
The management of the University of Benin, through the Dean of Students, Prof Clement Ighodaro has placed a ban on all student gatherings which are not authorised on the Ugbowo and Ekehuan campuses of the University of Benin.
In a Bulletin released on Wednesday, 11th April 2023 by the Students Affairs Division of the University, and signed by the Dean of Students, it was stated that “all activities related to students gathering are suspended until further notice.”
Students reacted to the Bulletin, saying the statement was rather ambiguous and needed more clarification. Further enquiries made by the ACJ UNIBEN revealed that the directive was issued as a security measure in the university, and that the Dean urged all members of the university of Benin community to comply appropriately.
Prof Ighodaro, in another communique released on Thursday, ellaborated further on the directive. He said, “Following series of security reports, and as part of the renewed efforts to safeguard lives of staff and students, the Management of the University has directed that no unauthorised gathering should take place in the two campuses.”
“Only meetings for academic purpose are permitted and proper approvals obtained for such academic exercise.
“We crave your indulgence to join hands with the School authorities to keep our campuses safe.
Referring to the bulleting released two days ago, tagged “NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!!!,’ he stated, “This memo supercedes the earlier one on the subject matter dated 11th April, 2023.”
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