The University of Benin is set to reopen on August 11 after a temporary closure caused by student protests and unrest.
The university’s management suspended academic activities on July 4, directing students to vacate their hostels immediately, according to a statement from the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Benedicta Ehanire.
In a circular issued on Wednesday, the university’s registrar, Ademola Bobola, announced that students are expected to return to their halls of residence on Sunday, with lectures resuming on Monday.
Bobola noted that during the closure, the university addressed the issues that prompted the shutdown, including improvements to electricity and water supply and the renovation of the halls of residence.
“The decision to reopen the university was made by the Senate at its meetings held on July 23 and 24, 2024, in tandem with the position of the Governing Council, critical stakeholders, and after a review of the current atmosphere in the country.
“As part of the conditions for resumption, each returning student is required to swear an affidavit of undertaking to be of good conduct while at the university.
“The affidavit must contain cardinal points, as captured in the 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,” he said.
The varsity registrar warned that non-compliance with the directive could result in the withholding of the results of students who fail to adhere.
Bobola assured students that all necessary measures had been taken to address the issues that led to the closure, expressing confidence that academic activities would resume smoothly.
“The registrar urged students to take note of the resumption date and comply with the conditions to avoid any penalties.”
