Outrage in UI Over New 10-Hour Electricity Supply Policy
Students at the University of Ibadan in Oyo State are protesting a new policy limiting electricity supply to 10 hours per day.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Students at the University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State are currently protesting the recent implementation of a 10-hour daily electricity supply on campus. According to reports, the new policy, which began yesterday, has sparked significant unrest among the student body.
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The announcement was made via a memo from the institution's Department of Works and Maintenance. Dated July 16, 2024, and signed by the Director of Works, Engineer O.A. Adetolu, the memo outlined the new electricity schedule:
"Effective immediately, the Vice-Chancellor has approved 10-hour daily electricity supply on Campus as follows:
- Day Time: 08 a.m. - 02 p.m. (6 hours)
- Night Time: 10 p.m. - 02 a.m. (4 hours) Kindly adhere strictly to the approved schedule. Thank you."
Students began protesting the new policy last night, and the demonstrations continued into this morning. A student, who requested anonymity, shared that the protests erupted in response to the electricity rationing and other recent fee increases.
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"There was a protest yesterday night that lasted till about 2 a.m. today," the student said. "The University of Ibadan introduced the notice that it would start rationing a 10-hour electricity distribution on campus. This follows an outrageous increment in fees, introduction of inexplicable and duplicated fees like a utility levy, which is 20,000 Naira, among other unconscionable fees."
The introduction of this electricity policy comes amid broader concerns over rising costs and new fees, which many students find unreasonable and burdensome. As the protests continue, the campus remains in a state of unrest, with students calling for a reversal of the new electricity schedule and a review of the recent fee hikes.
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