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Extension of Stay In Halls: Students' Union Makes Clarifications

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Abdul-Hakeem Akiyode  A release issued by the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) on August 27th requested that students vacate the halls of residence by September 6th, 2024. This announcement prompted a meeting between the Students' Union and the DSA. Due to the intervention of the Students' Union, an agreement was reached with the DSA. Students engaged in SWEP, SIWES, Teaching Practice, or other mandatory departmental programs were given additional consideration. READ ALSO: Town Gboro Drivers Stop Operations Due to Hike in Fuel Prices, Students' Union Intervenes In a release issued by the Students' Union on Sunday, September 8th, several clarifications were made: Male students currently residing in the halls of residence are to move to Fajuyi Hall, while female students are to move to Akintola Hall due to security reasons. Only students who will remain on campus after September 13th are required to pay the stipulated charges demanded by the DSA. No student w

Town Gboro Drivers Stop Operations Due to Hike in Fuel Prices, Students' Union Intervenes

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By Adedoyin Oguntade The Towngboro drivers and the bike riders made moves to increase the transportation fares due to the recent increase in fuel prices and its scarcity. According to information gathered from the Students' Union executives posts, an emergency meeting was held with the bike riders and they came to an agreement that the usual prices will still be in place till Monday, September 9, when the bike riders will provide a feedback.  Prices for bikes to follow are written in blue. A meeting was also held with the Towngboro drivers but it did not yield any positive result as they ended up leaving the campus. In order to convey students that were stranded on campus, the Students' Union executives made the union bus available and also stopped private cars to assist. READ ALSO: Great Ife Students' Union Clarifies Misinformation Surrounding Rape Incident In a release made by the Students' Union on Friday, September 6, it was affirmed that the