Following a rumored increase of accommodation fee in UI from #14,000 to #60,000 and later #20,000; as well as the ban of cooking in halls of residence, UI students have rejected the move.
This is the latest release by the Student Union Pro:
After an extensive deliberation,
pondering, discussion, calculation
and computation with the vice-
chancellor in his office last night,
the vice-chancellor states the
following position:
1. Accommodation fee will remain
at #14,000 which is to be
managed by different hall
management.
2. Priority will be given to first and
final year student
3. Refurbishment of Reading and
common rooms across all the halls
of residence
4. Abolishment of cooking in
rooms and use or possession of
cooking utensils such as hotplate,
stove, gas in halls of residence, he
however stated that kitchenette
will be provided in halls that do
not have, and existing kitchenette
will be refurbished but will be
meant for light cooking such as
boiling water.
5. Resuscitation of Cafeteria
system.
The Union executives and
stakeholders agreed on item 1, 2,
3 but totally disagreed with the
number four as it is a malicious
act targeted towards pauperizing
and marginalizing an average
Nigeria student. Negotiation
however broke down at this
juncture, however there was a re-
consolidation at SUB that lasted
through the dead of the night and
we will be meeting with the dean
of Students later this evening.
We would like to reinstate our
undaunted commitment to the
protection and fostering of
interest of Students. we do
promise to exhaust all available
means of dialogue and
consultation
Our strength lies in our Unity. It is
our collective responsibility.
Agboola Oladapo Oluwakayode
SU P.R.O