University of Benin to Reopen After Closure Due to Student Protests
The University of Benin is set to reopen on Sunday, August 11, following a temporary closure prompted by student protests and unrest.
Lois Udoye 
The University of Benin is set to reopen on Sunday, August 11, following a temporary closure prompted by student protests and unrest.
The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the university's Senate decided to close the institution on July 4 after students staged protests over prolonged power outages on campus.
According to a circular issued by the university's Registrar, Ademola Bobola, students are expected to return to their residence halls by Sunday, August 11, with academic activities scheduled to resume on Monday, August 12.
During the closure, the university's management took steps to address the underlying issues that led to the shutdown, including improving electricity and water supply on campus and renovating the student residences.
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"The decision to reopen the university was made by the Senate during its meetings on July 23 and 24, 2024, in consultation with the governing council and other key stakeholders, and after assessing the current situation in the country," Bobola stated.
As part of the conditions for resumption, returning students are required to swear an affidavit of good conduct while at the university.
"The affidavit should include key points as outlined in the document attached to the circular," Bobola noted.
Students must upload the affidavit to their Kofa page and submit a hard copy to their departmental course adviser within two weeks of returning to campus. Non-compliance with this directive could result in the withholding of academic results.
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Bobola expressed confidence that normal academic activities would resume smoothly, assuring students that the necessary measures had been implemented to prevent a recurrence of the issues that led to the closure.
He urged students to adhere to the resumption date and comply with the conditions set forth to avoid any negative consequences.
