OAU Students Barricade Road Over Transportation Hitches

Students at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Osogbo, Nigeria, have taken to the streets, barricading the busy Ife-Ede road in a dramatic display of frustration over the current transportation system on campus. The protest, which began early Tuesday morning, highlights a growing dissatisfaction among the student body following the introduction of a new transport scheme.

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Students are tired of walking.

This new system was initiated after Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, generously donated 50 new buses and 30 CNG-powered tricycles to improve campus shuttle services. The intention was to replace the traditional commercial buses and motorcycles. However, the Students' Union, led by President Adelani David, argues that the new system is inadequate to meet the needs of the university's large population.

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Bring back our transportation system

The students are demanding either a significant increase in the number of buses to ensure sufficient capacity or the temporary coexistence of the old and new transport systems. They have declared a 72-hour boycott of academic activities and are threatening further protests if the university management fails to address their grievances promptly. The barricade has caused significant traffic gridlock, disrupting movement in and out of the campus and forcing staff and visitors to seek alternative routes. The students' message is clear: they are tired of walking and demand a reliable transportation system that serves the entire university community.

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50 buses not enough for OAU students