OAU Students Begin 72-Hour Lecture Boycott Over Transport Crisis
Students of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have declared a 72-hour boycott of lectures in protest against worsening transport challenges on campus.
The students say the protest is aimed at drawing attention to the high cost and poor availability of campus transport services, which they claim is affecting their ability to attend lectures and move around the university effectively.
According to student representatives, the situation has led to delays, missed classes, and increased financial burden, especially for those who rely heavily on shuttle services within the campus.
The boycott is expected to last for three days, during which students are urging the university management to urgently review transport arrangements and provide more affordable and accessible alternatives.
University authorities are yet to release an official response, but the development has sparked discussions about student welfare and infrastructure challenges in Nigerian universities.
Education stakeholders say recurring transport issues in tertiary institutions highlight the need for better funding and improved campus infrastructure management.
