BOUESTI Main Gate Locked Amid SSANU/NASU Strike

Confusion hits Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI) as the institution’s main gate was locked in the early hours of Tuesday amid the ongoing Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) industrial action affecting universities nationwide.

AMCOMS PRESS observed a security presence at the university’s main gate, where access was restricted and students and staff and other members of the University community were left without clear information on the reason for the closure. No official explanation was available at the gate.

In a development that heightened concerns within the campus community, it was also reportedly observed that even the Vice-Chancellor’s convoy was not granted access through the main gate at the time of the disruption, further fueling speculation about the extent of the industrial action’s impact on internal university operations.

As of the time of gathering this information, no formal statement had been released by the university management to clarify the situation or communicate the status of access to the campus. This silence has continued to deepen uncertainty among students and staff.

Despite the restricted access, security operatives were seen maintaining order around the university premises. Academic activities appeared partially ongoing in some departments, with examinations reportedly continuing in select areas. However, Computer-Based Tests (CBT) examinations have been postponed indefinitely, while registration and other administrative processes have been disrupted.

The situation has raised growing concern among students over the coordination of academic activities and the lack of timely communication from authorities, particularly regarding examinations and access to essential services.