OAU students threaten protest over campus transport issues
Students at Obafemi Awolowo University have warned of a possible mass protest if their transportation concerns are not addressed. Adelani David and Habeeb Oke of the Students’ Union Government announced a 72-hour lecture boycott in response to ongoing mobility challenges on campus. The students argue that recent changes to the transport system have made commuting more difficult and expensive. They are demanding immediate improvements and have outlined specific requests for the university management.
What happened
- The Students’ Union declared a 72-hour lecture boycott from April 14 to April 16, 2026, due to dissatisfaction with the campus transportation system.
- The union’s statement was issued after a congress on April 9 and subsequent leadership meetings.
- Students cite insufficient vehicles, overcrowding, long wait times, and increased fares as key issues.
- The university recently received 80 compressed natural gas buses and tricycles donated by Oluremi Tinubu, but students say this has not solved operational problems.
- The union demands more vehicles, reinstatement of the previous transport system, and full consultation before further policy changes, warning of further protests if their concerns are not met.
