Uniben students protest over lack of power and water
Students of the University of Benin, Ekheuan Campus, have staged a protest over ongoing power and water shortages. The demonstration blocked the school gate, leaving staff, business operators, and visitors stranded. Prosper, a student, expressed frustration at the lack of basic amenities despite increased fees. The protest continued even after university officials addressed the crowd.
What we know
- Students blocked the main gate of the Ekheuan Campus due to three days without electricity and water.
- Prosper and other students criticized the university management for failing to provide essential services despite fee hikes.
- An attempted intrusion at the girls’ hostel the previous night resulted in a student being injured.
- Professor Adesina Ayinde, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, assured students that water would be restored soon, but students refused to end the protest until water was available.
- The campus generator is no longer functional, and the backup generator was relocated to the main campus by previous management.
