By: Marvelous Olalekan
The University of Ibadan held a town hall meeting to discuss
matters of concern affecting the institution and the student body on Thursday 15th of February 2024 at
the Trenchard hall
The meeting which was held at mid-day had in attendance, the presence of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Chief Security Officer of the University, the Registrar, the Dean of Students and the chairman of the Intr-Campust Transport Committee alongside others.
In addition to the students in attendance, other attendees that were present for the meeting include the Presidents of Faculties, Members of the Students Representative Council, President of the Students Union, and other executives of the SU.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale addressing electricity and water issues, conveyed that the school is currently on improving the quality of water.
The Chairman of the Intra-Campus Transport Committee while responding to the Union's president, Samuel Samson Tobiloba's complaints about the outrageous cost
of transportation, announced that the new fee for 'drop' is now pegged at N300.
Also responding to one of the student leaders on the issue of sexual harassment and intake of hard drugs, the Chief Security Officer warned that ladies should mind boundaries while also staying careful of their closeness to the opposite sex.
“Though we provide a lot of security, it’s crucial that
students pay attention to their own safety. Ladies should not dress carelessly,
and ladies should understand the boundaries of how close they can get to the
opposite sex."
Speaking on the same issue, the VC stated that any student guilty of hard drug use will face the disciplinary committee.
“You can report any form of
hard drug consumption and sexual harassment by calling the chief security
officer’s line. Anyone found guilty will face the student disciplinary
committee, which includes staff members.”
