UNIBEN Calls Back 5 Rusticated Students After Successful Appeal

According to media reports, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced that it has recalled five students recently rusticated for their roles in the Nov. 23, 2017 students’ protest.

The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Faraday Orumwunse, said it was difficult to understand why the students’ union would call for a protest within 24 hours of receiving the assurance of the Pro-Chancellor that the issues raised in their letters would be reviewed.

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Prof. Orumwunse also said the recall of the students followed the appeal in writing by the rusticated students, the Students’ Union as well as the intervention of well-meaning stakeholders.

He said from all indications, the protest was uncalled for and designed only to serve the illegitimate purpose of portraying the university in bad light while disrupting its academic calendar.

The vice chancellor made this known on Tuesday in Benin at a news briefing.