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By Emmanuel Adeleke
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has directed students of the institution to return to campus, in preparation for the commencement of lectures on Thursday, October 20, 2022.
This was contained in a statement issued by the university’s Registrar, Mrs Margaret Omosule, on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the decision was reached after a special meeting of the institution’s senate, held at Oduduwa hall.
“The students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, have been directed to return to Halls of Residence on Wednesday, 19th October, 2022, while full academic activities will commence on Thursday, 20th October, 2022 for the continuation of the 2021/2022 session.
“The decision was taken at a Special meeting of the University Senate, which was held in Oduduwa Hall on Tuesday, 18th October, 2022.
“On behalf of the Council and Senate of the University, we wish our students an uninterrupted academic session and a safe trip from their respective locations,” the statement read.