UNIOSUN Resumes Academic Activities, Announces Freshers Orientation 2016/17

This is to inform all students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) that the Management at its meeting of Wednesday, 25th January, 2017 reviewed the closure of the University following students' demonstration caused by Police brutality on two students that happened on Saturday, 21st January, 2017.

Management observed that relative peace has returned to the University and decided that the University be re-opened for normal academic activities on Monday, 30th January, 2017.

It is the belief of the Management that students will reciprocate this magnanimity of re­-opening and fulfill their own obligations by paying their school fees and remaining law abiding.

Orientation programmes for fresh students will commence on Tuesday, 31st January, 2017 and end on Friday, 3rd February, 2017.

UNIOSUN Declares A Mid-Semester Break, After Students Protest

 The management of Osun State University (Uniosun) yesterday ordered students of the institution to proceed on mid semester break with immediate effect.

According to reports the sudden break may be connected with students' protest over the death of a student who allegedly died as a result of negligence from the Hospital Management.

A press release by the Police Public Relations Officer, Folashade Odoro stated that the students mobilized to protest the death of the student which generated shootings.

The management of the hospital told newsmen that the deceased was advised to be admitted on Sunday when she came for treatment but declined, he noted that she was rushed in a critical situation and efforts to resuscitate her proved abortive.

Meanwhile, the indigenous association of students, Osogbo National Students Union (ONSU) has demanded the probe of the policemen arrested over the shooting of the two students, lamenting that the incident disturbed the peace of the community.

The President and Public Relations Officer of ONSU, Adeyemi Idris and Obarayese Sikiru, stressed that the police was supposed to protect and not endanger the lives of the citizens

He added that Osogbo people are known for peace and security agents should assist in maintaining it. He commended the state government and the police force top hierarchy for calming the tension which almost led to chaos.