OAU students halt lectures to protest campus transport issues
Students of Obafemi Awolowo University have started a 72-hour lecture boycott to protest the campus transportation system. The Students’ Union, led by Adelani David and Habeeb Oke, announced the action after weeks of complaints about insufficient vehicles and poor commuting conditions. The protest follows the introduction of new buses donated by Oluremi Tinubu, which students say has worsened mobility. The union has issued demands and warned of further action if their concerns are not addressed by the university.
What happened
- The Students’ Union declared a 72-hour lecture boycott from Tuesday, 14th April 2026, to Thursday, 16th April 2026.
- Students cite overcrowding, long waiting times, and inadequate route coverage as major issues with the new transport system.
- The boycott was announced after a congress on April 9 and joint meetings of union leaders.
- The union demands more vehicles, reinstatement of the previous transport arrangement, and full consultation with student leaders before policy changes.
- If the university does not address the demands within the 72-hour window, the union may escalate to a mass protest.
