University of Benin (UNIBEN) suspends Student Union Government (SUG) Indefinitely
CIRCULAR TO THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY
SUSPENSION OF UNIBEN STUDENTS’ UNION
The University Management has received the Report of the Panel constituted to investigate the incidents that occurred in the Faculty of Law and the University’s Senior Staff Club on Friday 12th April, 2024.
After due consideration of the Report by the Management, the Vice Chancellor has approved the suspension of the University’s Students’ Union. The suspension which is indefinite, takes immediate effect, that is, from today, Monday 29th April, 2024.
Accordingly, all Officers of the Students’ Union are to handover all properties of the Union in their possession to the Dean, Students’ Affairs not later 4.00pm on Tuesday 30 April, 2024.
In the interim, a Caretaker Committee conused of representatives of Faculties, Schools and Institutes has been approved to coordinate students’ activities during the period of suspension.
The above directive of the Vice Chancellor is hereby communicated for the attention of the University Community and compliance of the erstwhile Union Officers as appropriate.
Thank you.a Registrar
