Students of the University of Ibadan in Oyo State are currently expressing dissatisfaction over the introduction of a 10-hour daily electricity supply within the campus.
It was gathered that the institution introduced a 10-hour daily electricity supply with effect from Tuesday.
The new policy was contained in a memo issued by the department of works and maintenance of the institution.
The memo, dated 16th July, 2024, was signed by the Director of Works, Engineer O.A. Adetolu.
The letter reads, “Effective immediately, the Vice-Chancellor has approved 10-hour daily electricity supply on Campus as follows: 1. Day Time: 08 a.m. 02 p.m. (6 hours) 2. Night Time: 10 p.m. 02 a.m. (4 hours).
“Kindly adhere strictly to the approved schedule. Thank you”.
Some students of the institution, who reacted against the policy while speaking with our Campus Correspondents, frowned at the development, saying that 10hrs electricity supply is not sufficient for them.
Few of them added that considering the fact that there are no alternative sources of electricity on the campus, there is a need for the institution to review its policy in a way that would make the campus livable for students.
They however urged the management to invest in infrastructure and renewable energy sources to ensure stable electricity supply on campus.
