Few hours ago, students of acclaimed University of Lagos took to the open to protest what they described as extortion of students by eatery outfits on the campus. The popular restaurant called SUB because of its location at the Student Union Building and history of very good and affordable food has become one of the most notorious spots on campus for extra high rates. Famous for its special salad and chips amongst other delicacies, the SUB has reportedly become "unaffordable for most students", a source said. "They no longer sell pure water and a small bottle of water goes for N80 when it is N50 outside the campus and even on some other places on campus" the source added. The protesters insisted that it will be a peaceful protest but ordered that all shops located in the SUB vicinity be closed down.

The protesters revealed that they were heading for the senate building to continue the protest. Our reporter noticed angry shop owners not involved in food business who felt they had nothing to do with the disagreement and are being made to suffer despite the high cost of rent. A worker at the SUB restaurant revealed they were paying a whooping N3million naira per year for rent and that they needed to make their money back. The worker condemned UNILAG authorities for being complicit by charging unfair rates. He further added that they were paying a monthly power fee of N40,000 per month. However, www.newsinnigeria.org could not verify his claims before reporting this.

Since the UNILAG Student Union Government was suspended in 2005 following a violent face-off with the University authority which saw the then Vice Chancellor, Prof Ibidapo Obe escape through the lagoon in a boat, the University authorities have been skeptical to restore the full Student Union despite the restoration of Faculty Associations in 2010. In a swift reaction, in a copy made available to www.newsinnigeria.org, the Office of Dean of Student Affairs ordered all shops on campus to be closed with immediate effect today (10th of June, 2013) despite protests from shop owners. No doubt no one wants a repeat of 2005.

Source: www.newsinnigeria.org

Atleast they
Weren't Coerced
2 buy Meals Frm
One Source. btw, the
Sch authorities are to
Blame 4 the exorbitant
Price of Food nt d vendor!