After student protest, Nigerian polytechnic reverses ban on commercial vehicles and motorbikes
Hours after students at the Federal Polytechnic in Ede, Osun State, locked the school gate in protest against the institution's ban on commercial vehicles and motorcycles on campus; management canceled the action.
I.T Agboola, the institution's registrar, announced the cancellation in a note dated September 15.
"This is to explain that the ban on student vehicles and motorcycles entering Polytechnic campuses is completely lifted," the memo reads.
"In view of the above, student vehicles and motorcycles are now permitted on campuses, however, they must maintain law and order."
Earlier Thursday, students closed the school gates to protest the hardship the ban was causing them.
They occupied the entrance to the school and prevented teachers and other polytechnic staff from accessing their offices.
They also demanded the immediate suspension of the school's head of security, alleging he had "no leadership qualities to lead the Polytechnic Security Unit."
They carried signs with inscriptions such as "CSO must go", "Our cars must circulate freely", "enough is enough CSO" among others.
Adepoju Olusegun, chairman of the Student Union government, which led the protest, said polytechnic students are fed up with the difficulties they are going through in transportation.
Mr. Olusegun demanded an immediate lifting of the ban on student vehicles and commercial motorcycles.
The union president also demanded a constant power supply on campus, proper maintenance of the hostel buildings and the replacement of faulty appliances in the classrooms
"We want a total lifting of the ban on student vehicles and commercial motorcycles, 24/7 lighting on campuses which has been outrageously paid for, proper maintenance of school foyers and replacement of appliances defective," he said.
The student leader also urged the management of the polytechnic to involve students in the decision on policies and development of the institution.
But Shola Lawal, head of public relations at the polytechnic, said the ban was due to the insecurity issues facing the country.
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Hours after students at the Federal Polytechnic in Ede, Osun State, locked the school gate in protest against the institution's ban on commercial vehicles and motorcycles on campus; management canceled the action.
I.T Agboola, the institution's registrar, announced the cancellation in a note dated September 15.
"This is to explain that the ban on student vehicles and motorcycles entering Polytechnic campuses is completely lifted," the memo reads.
"In view of the above, student vehicles and motorcycles are now permitted on campuses, however, they must maintain law and order."
Earlier Thursday, students closed the school gates to protest the hardship the ban was causing them.
They occupied the entrance to the school and prevented teachers and other polytechnic staff from accessing their offices.
They also demanded the immediate suspension of the school's head of security, alleging he had "no leadership qualities to lead the Polytechnic Security Unit."
They carried signs with inscriptions such as "CSO must go", "Our cars must circulate freely", "enough is enough CSO" among others.
Adepoju Olusegun, chairman of the Student Union government, which led the protest, said polytechnic students are fed up with the difficulties they are going through in transportation.
Mr. Olusegun demanded an immediate lifting of the ban on student vehicles and commercial motorcycles.
The union president also demanded a constant power supply on campus, proper maintenance of the hostel buildings and the replacement of faulty appliances in the classrooms
"We want a total lifting of the ban on student vehicles and commercial motorcycles, 24/7 lighting on campuses which has been outrageously paid for, proper maintenance of school foyers and replacement of appliances defective," he said.
The student leader also urged the management of the polytechnic to involve students in the decision on policies and development of the institution.
But Shola Lawal, head of public relations at the polytechnic, said the ban was due to the insecurity issues facing the country.
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