The Senate of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, has directed students to proceed on an “End of the Year” break with immediate effect.
This decision according to the release by the school Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abiodun Olanrewaju, was reached at the Senate emergency meeting held on Tuesday, 5th December, 2017.
The Non-Teaching Staff, which comprises Non Academic Staff Union (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), had earlier declared strike.
“Accordingly, the general public, particularly the Parents / Guardians of our students have been asked to note this latest development and ensure that their children and wards are prevailed upon to comply with this directive.
“Consequently, the students are expected to resume on Tuesday, 2nd January, while lectures commence on Wednesday, 3rd January, 2018. While we pray for journey mercies for our students to their respective destinations, we also wish them a Merry Christmas and Prosperous 2018,” the release stated.
