Nationwide protest: UNILAG postpones exams indefinitely

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka has postponed all the examinations scheduled to hold today, August 1 and Friday, till further notice. The university is currently in the middle of the second semester examinations for the 2023/2024 academic session and has postponed all the papers scheduled for the two days indefinitely sequel to the planned nationwide protest to commence on Thursday.

The protest tagged: “#End BadGovernance,” has become a subject of controversy heightening concerns of it turning to violence. The university, in a statement by its spokesperson, Mrs Adejoke Alaga- Ibraheem, informed all students of the postponement, adding that all the papers initially listed for the two days will be announced later. She said the management had put in place precautionary measures to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of staff on the three campuses of the university.

“Security is everybody’s business. All members of the university are, therefore, enjoined to go about their legitimate business and not hesitate to report anything or anyone suspicious on campus to the security unit. The university recognises the right of citizens to lawful and peaceful assembly. However, members of the institution, particularly staff and students, are implored to remain civil, orderly and responsible in their utterances and behaviour, offline and online,” she said.