University of Lagos suspends academic activities for two weeks

Yesterday was a shock to the students of Unilag when they got the note that their school has been renamed. Check the details below
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The University of Lagos has suspended academic activities for two weeks, following students’ protestsover the renaming of the institution as Moshood Abiola University. A member of the university’s Senate, who did not want to be named, confirmed to our correspondent that the decision was taken on Wednesday morning to prevent the protests from degenerating to outright violence. The decision was taken a few hours after UNILAG students blocked the Third Mainland Bridge for four hours, causing long lines oftraffic on the bridge and other roads linking the busy highway. The Senate member said the decision was taken to allow tempers cool and to give room for more consultations on the sensitive issue. The development comes amid ongoing activities for the burial of the institution’s late Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Sofoluwe. He is expected to be buriedon Thursday in Lagos. A statement issued by the institution reads, “In view of the recent developments on our campuses, the Senate of the University has directed that all academic activities be suspended forthwith for twoweeks. “Accordingly, all students are to vacate the Halls of Residence, latest by 11.00 a.m. today, May 30, 2012. “The University security has been mandated to ensure compliance. “Meanwhile, the burial arrangements for the late Vice-Chancellor will go on as planned.” More details later.
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