BY AFOLABI OLANREWAJU
UNIHUB CONNECT TV
In a tense encounter at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), students reportedly blocked the convoy of Vice-Chancellor Professor Lilian Salami, demanding her immediate attention to their grievances. The protest stemmed from student dissatisfaction over recent policy changes, including increased fees and stricter deadlines for registration.
The situation escalated when students formed a human blockade, preventing the Vice-Chancellor’s vehicle from proceeding. This unusual protest forced Professor Salami to alight from her car and walk under tight security. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the students aimed to compel her to address their demands directly.
This dramatic standoff highlights growing tensions in Nigerian universities over rising educational costs and limited engagement between management and students. While no violence was reported, the incident underscores the need for open communication to resolve disputes amicably.
Such events are becoming more frequent as students increasingly express frustration over financial and administrative challenges in the education sector.
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