UNN shut down over students protest

The authorities at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus has officially shut down the school indefinitely following a recent student protest which quickly turned violent.

This announcement was made in a statement by Prof. Smart N. Uchegbu, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Enugu Campus, on Wednesday, June 15.


According to the statement, the school announced the immediate and indefinite closure of the university following last week' students’ protests over poor academic environment, that halted academic activities.

“This is to bring to the notice of the University Community that in the light of the violent protest and monumental destruction of properties on 13th June, 2016, the Vice Chancellor has approved the implementation of the measures listed below:

“Immediate suspension of the Enugu Campus Student Union Government; and closure of the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus indefinitely,” the statement said.

Last week, the students of the institution halted academic activities in the school went on a rampage to protest the lack of electricity and poor learning environment.

The students were agitated, saying the lack of water, electricity among others have prevented academic and non-academic staff from working to the best of their abilities.