Students’ Union Addresses Transport Crisis and Sabotage Allegations

The Great Ife Students’ Union (SU) has officially addressed the lingering transportation difficulties facing students on campus. In a statement released on January 9, 2026, the Union acknowledged the severe frustration students experience daily, characterized by long queues and a shortage of buses. They confirmed that while the Federal Government, through the First Lady's initiative, has delivered 80 new vehicles—including 50 CNG buses, 20 CNG tricycles, and 10 electric tricycles—these are not yet fully operational. The delay is attributed to the logistical challenges of completing the necessary fueling and charging stations required for sustainable daily use.

Furthermore, the Union leadership leveled serious allegations against the local "Town-Gboro" drivers. They claimed these commercial drivers have deliberately sabotaged the campus transport system by reducing their operational fleet below the approved 150 buses. The Union stated that the drivers took this action upon realizing that a new, more efficient transport system was about to be implemented, effectively trying to arm-twist the community by creating artificial scarcity. This "sabotage" has significantly worsened the commute for thousands of students.

In response to this crisis, the Students’ Union has identified specific peak hours when students are most stranded and is working on interim interventions to ease the stress. They have appealed for patience from the student body, assuring them that the CNG station is now completed and the electric charging station is nearing completion. Once these facilities are online, the full fleet of 80 new vehicles will be deployed, which is expected to permanently resolve the transportation deficit on campus.

The release also touched on the Union's commitment to monitoring the situation closely. They emphasized that the transition period is difficult but necessary for a better long-term solution. The leadership urged students to remain calm and cooperative as they navigate the final hurdles of this transportation overhaul, promising that the days of long queues at the SUB and other bus stops are numbered.