By: Ajidara Beatitude
University of Ibadan students swarmed Information Technology and Media Services (ITEMS) to voice their frustrations over prolonged downtime of the school’s online portal. With the deadline for course registration and payment of school fees looming, many students faced last-minute challenges in completing course registration and payment of fees.
Early morning today, students reported difficulties accessing the portal, leading to mounting anxiety as they rushed to ITEMS to seek assistance. Upon arrival, they were met with a response urging them to continue attempting to log in to the site. “It’s actually frustrating. We’re just trying to meet the deadline, and the portal is down, they should just extend this deadline” a student lamented.
In a bid to find a resolution, several affected students headed to the office of the Dean of Students, Prof. A. Abiona. There, they sought clarity on their options in light of the portal issues. Prof. Abiona advised students to pay their fees through the REMITA payment system and to present proof of payment during exams to ensure they would be allowed to write exams.
This reporter approached for further comment on the potential for extending the registration and payment of fees deadline, however, Prof. Abiona expressed uncertainty. “As of now, I cannot confirm if the deadline will be extended,” he stated.
As the deadline looms, some students remain unable to access their school portal, intensifying the pressure at ITEMS.
As of press time, the university management has yet to issue any formal memo regarding the downtime or extension of deadline, this has left the affected students worried about their academic standing.
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