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Massive Demonstration At Michael Okpara University As Students Rally Against Soaring School Fees

Published February 6, 2024 at 7:23 PM

By James Smith

Massive Demonstration At Michael Okpara University As Students Rally Against Soaring School Fees

A massive demonstration has recently shaken Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, with numerous students vehemently protesting against an alleged 60% surge in their tuition fees……..CONTINUE READING

Commencing around 10 am during an ongoing semester examination, the protest erupted in response to the purported decision by the university’s administration to bar students who had not paid or completed the escalated fees from participating in the exams. Final-year students were particularly affected by a ‘No fees, No exam’ policy, according to reports.

It was further claimed that university officials were dispatched to various examination halls to eject students without proof of fee payment. This enforcement triggered a backlash from the students, as revealed by Blessing, a 300-level female student.

Originating in one hall, the crisis rapidly spread to other locations, eventually reaching the main gate of the university. Frustrated students attempted to obstruct the departure of senior management convoys, and some principal officers reportedly fled their offices to evade potential physical harm from the incensed students.

The demonstration escalated to property damage, with protesting students reportedly vandalizing school assets. Vehicles on the busy Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene expressway sought alternative routes to avoid potential damage from the unrest.

In response to the escalating situation, law enforcement officers arrived on campus to restore order. As of the latest report, there were indications that the university’s administration was contemplating shutting down the institution to regain control.

When contacted by BUSHRADIOGIST, the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Patrick Opara, expressed dismay, attributing the destruction of valuable school property to opportunistic troublemakers who had infiltrated the protest. Opara firmly denied the accusations against the university, refuting claims that students were forcibly removed from exam halls.

“The protest was hijacked by some miscreants to destroy school property. It is very unfortunate,” remarked the PRO, who could not confirm whether the institution had decided to shut down at that moment.

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