Ojukwu University Students Demand Action Over Prolonged Power Outage
Students at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University raise concerns over recurring power outages, urging university management to address the issue promptly.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a distressing revelation, students residing in Otoko, Aku Suite, Migro, CY's side, and surrounding areas of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University have raised concerns over prolonged power outages lasting for three months and ongoing. The affected students are calling on the university's Vice Chancellor to address the dire situation.
Despite being integral members of the university community, these students have been deprived of basic electricity services for an extended period. They highlight the recurrent issue of malfunctioning transformers, which result in exorbitant repair costs passed onto them without any lasting resolution.
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Recalling past instances, where students were compelled to foot the bill for repairs, only to experience repeated outages shortly after, frustration has reached its peak among the student populace. Even discussions within student WhatsApp groups failed to yield tangible solutions, with some attributing the problem to the absence of a functional Student Union Government (SUG) president.
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Expressing the unbearable inconveniences caused by the lack of electricity, students emphasize the challenges of charging phones, pumping water, ironing clothes, and other essential tasks. They assert that while uninterrupted power supply may be a distant dream in Nigeria, they deserve access to the limited supply available to their peers.
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Demanding action from university management, students urge authorities to engage with the owners of affected lodges to devise a sustainable solution to the ongoing power crisis. They emphasize that if left unresolved, the situation may prompt students to boycott the lodges, affecting the owners directly.
The plight of these students underscores the broader issue of inadequate infrastructure and services plaguing educational institutions across Nigeria, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to ensure a conducive learning environment for all.
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