The ongoing second semester examinations at the Olabisi Onabanjo University(OOU) Ago-Iwoye ended abruptly yesterday as the lecturers began a “sit-at-home” action.
They are protesting against the non-payment of the over 23 months unpaid subvention arrears owed the university by the government.
Hundreds of students, who came to the school for the semester examination which began last week, returned home disappointed as there were no lecturers to supervise the examinations.
The lecturers elected to adopt “sit-at-home” approach, following a decision reached at the conclusion of the Congress of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday at the institution’s permanent site.
The ASUU Chairman, Dr. Deji Agboola, who addressed reporters, said members have decided to stop further activities until the government pays the subvention arrears totalling N3.5 billion.