The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Thursday said its Senate has shut down academic activities indefinitely over protest by students demanding a 24-hour supply of electricity and water.
UNIBEN has been without electricity and water supply for over a month, which eventually sparked a protest among students on Wednesday.
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UNIBEN spokesperson Benedicta Ehanire, in a statement, said students have been ordered to vacate the hostels immediately.
Ehanire said all the relevant units of the University are expected to take note and comply.
“However, non-teaching staff and staff on essential duties are not affected by the shutdown,” she said.
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It remains to be seen how both parties intend to come to terms over the impasse that is expected to halt the institution’s academic calendar for the session.
