Authorities of the University of Lagos have lifted the ban on student unionism in the institution.This is coming 10 years after the proscription of student unionism in the university due to a violent demonstration.
Protesting students in 2005 destroyed the residence of the then VC, Prof. Oye Ibidapo-Obe, among many other property belonging to the university.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rahmon Bello, announced the lifting of the ban during the institution’s matriculation on Friday. No fewer than 6, 644 were admitted to the school for the 2014/2015 academic session.
Bello, who said the students had learnt their lessons, noted that they would soon conduct a fresh poll to elect student representatives.
The VC said, “Having being satisfied that student unionism has regenerated itself to maturity after the unfortunate incident of 2005 that led to the suspension of student union activities and the recent endorsement of the University of Lagos Student Union Constitution, the management has approved the unbanning of student unionism in the university.”
Noting that the fresh opportunity would expose students to leadership development, Bello urged them not to return to the experience of “dark days.”
On the fresh students, the VC said they were among the over 51,931 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and 4,316 Direct Entry candidates that applied to study in the university.
He congratulated the students on the success and urged them to continue to strive for excellence.
He said, “I congratulate you all and through you, your parents on being lucky to make it via the selection process through which you have become undergraduates of the University of Lagos.
“There are only 6,644 of you, representing about 10 per cent of the total number of applicants who have fully scaled the registration procedure and who from this day have become bonafide students of the university.
“Gaining admission to the over 50-year-old UNILAG is not only noble but also glorious. It the first step of the journey that would determine your future. It requires determination, diligence, focus and resilience.
“I wish to encourage you all to work hard and distinguish yourselves in your academics. I urge you to aspire to be a UNILAG scholar.”
In all, 662 students matriculated in the faculty of Arts, 1,002 in Business Administration, 907 in Education, 675 in Engineering, 368 in Environmental Sciences, 465 in Law, 1,089 in Science, 879 in Social Sciences, 179 in Pharmacy, and 418 in the College of Medicine.
Source: Punchng.com
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