AAUA Student Knocks Aiyedatiwa Over 68-Day Academic Shutdown

Students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, have taken to the street to protest against against the 68-day strike that has kept them away from academic activities.

The students led by the Students’ Union blocked the university’s main gate and some roads linking the institution to the major highway, carrying placards demanding an immediate resolution of the crisis.

The student union President, Comrade Folagbade Greatness Ayoola said the students could no longer remain silent, urging the government and relevant stakeholders to resolve the issues responsible for the strike.

Ayoola says “the reason for us embarking on this protest is to send a message to Ondo State government that they’ve not been doing well when it comes to educational sector in Ondo State.

He adds that “they have been on strike for two months, and nothing has been done. They have laid their demands to Ondo State government, and the government has done nothing about it. They keep on giving us fake promises.”

“We’ve negotiated, we’ve tried to bring them on a round table, but they’ve not called that union”.

“In fact, as we speak today, SSANU, NASU, and other staff unions of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, and other state universities like OAUSTECH, Okitipupa, and the UNIMEDTH, Ondo, are now embarking on strike because of unpaid salary, which is the fault of governor.”

*Our demands are clear and constructive, firstly, is to reach out to ASUU and reach their demands, they should comply with the federal government ASUU 2025 Agreement, pay the arrears of the electoral from January to date, and increase the subvention given to the university to a very enough rate, we are a state university, and it’s the duty of the state to subsidize our school fee.”

The Students’ Union General Secretary, Oluwatimileyin Amos said the prolonged closure has created uncertainty for students, particularly pending graduates preparing for examinations.

Students’ Senate President, Comrade Adebiyi Kehinde said the union had engaged the university management and other stakeholders in efforts to resolve the crisis, but without a lasting solution.

He appealed to government to intervene and end the strike.

A 500-level student, Ogungbade James also appealed to the government to resolve the outstanding issues and pave the way for the students’ return to campus.