MOUAU Reacts To Student's Ri0ting Over Alleged Hike In School Fees | SEE MEMO
Faith Ukanwa
Feb 06, 2024
MOUAU Reacts To Student's Ri0ting Over Alleged Hike In School Fees | SEE MEMO
Following an unpredicted rio-t in the school premises on Tuesday, the Vice Chancellor of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (MOUAU), Umudike in Abia state, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, has ordered an indefinite shut down of the school and academic activities.
READ ALSO: We Invested In Infrastructure For Economic Growth, Prosperity - Buhari
ALL FACTS NEWSPAPER had reported that riot broke out as students who were yet to pay their school fees were restricted from sitting for their first semester examination.
The protesting students had blocked the convoy of the VC, causing an uproar.
Reacting to the incident, the VC in a statement he issued, attributed the attack on hoodlums, noting that 70% of students had already paid their tuition and were already taking their examinations.
The VC ordered students to vacate the school premises on or before 5PM.
READ ALSO: JAMB releases important update on sale of 2021 UTME form
The statement read;
INDEFINITE SHUT DOWN OF THE UNIVERSISTY AND SUSPENSION OF ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
READ ALSO: Birthday: Emenike Iroegbu Celebrates Ikechukwu Emetu, Praises His Support for Otti's Agenda
This is to notify the public that the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State woke up to experience the violation of the long existing peace of the University this morning.
READ ALSO: US Visa Restriction has severe Socio-Economic Implication - Hon. Unyime
Miscreants took over the University, chasing and pursuing the Vice-Chancellor, damaging his official vehicle and those of his officials claiming that they were not allowed to take their 1st Semester examination owing to their failure to pay their charges.
READ ALSO: TROUBLING: DETAIL ON HOW HERDSMEN HIJACKED 18-SEATER BUS, KILL NAVAL OFFICER, KIDNAP 17
The University's record show that more than 70% of the students had paid their charges and were peacefully taking their examinations, while more than two thousand were in the que to pay and register their courses before the miscreants and hoodlums took the stage to cause trouble and disrupted the long-standing peace of the University.
To safeguard life and properties on Campus, the University Management has on behalf of the Senate ordered an indefinite down of the University indefinitely.
READ ALSO: Luka takes frustration out on jersey in Mavs' loss
All students are advised to vacate the University premises immediately, but not later than 5.00pm on Tuesday, 6th February 2024.
Related Stories
GRAND RECEPTION: Massive Crowd Endorses Alex Otti for 2027 as He Unveils Bold Plans to Transform Umuahia | WATCH VIDEO
Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso Challenges Youths on Enterprise, Leadership, Backs Continuity of Otti's Reforms
A Loyal Force In Abia's Rebirth: Dogo Bende Celebrates Emetu's Leadership And Legacy
Birthday: Former Deputy Governor Ude Oko Chukwu Celebrates Ikechukwu Emetu, Offers Prayers for Strength in Building New Abia
Birthday: Emenike Iroegbu Celebrates Ikechukwu Emetu, Praises His Support for Otti's Agenda
REVEALED: Bende Youths Declare Total Support for Alex Otti's 2027 Return, Back Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso for Reps Seat
""
— Faith Ukanwa