Freshers in Dilemma as OAU Announces CHM 103 Lecture Schedules Amidst ASUU Strike and Unsettled Admission

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       Ezekiel Ogunniyi 

Tension has heightened among newly admitted students and aspirants of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, following the release of the lectures timetable for CHM 103 (Introductory Experimental Chemistry I), which announced that practicals will begin on Monday, 3rd November.

The development has sparked mixed reactions among the freshers, as the university recently joined the ongoing two-week warning strike declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

Several fresh students expressed confusion and frustration over the announcement, especially since many of them only received their admission letters within just 24 hours before the release. For weeks, most had been stuck on the “Admission in Progress (AIP)” status — a situation that delayed the resumption earlier slated for 11th October.

             CHM 103 2024/25 academic session practical schedule 

While recent progress in the admission process has allowed some candidates to finally accept or reject their offers, the sudden release of the CHM 103 lecture timetable has raised eyebrows. Many described the move as “premature,” given the ongoing strike and the unsettled admission process.

One aspirant, who requested anonymity, said he remains unbothered by the development, “I don’t feel any type of way about the schedule as long as I’m offered admission before that time,” he said.

Another aspirant, Ayomikun, criticized the timing, noting that it could disadvantage many students. “It is not fair to ask students to resume when the ASUU strike hasn’t been resolved. Some of us haven’t been admitted yet, while others already have. It’s confusing." Speaking further on her concerns, Ayomikun appealed to the management for a more inclusive approach, saying, “I understand the school wants to move forward, but they should give more time so everyone can start together. That will make things more organized and less stressful.”

A newly admitted Pharmacy student shared similar concerns, calling the 3rd November start date “too early.” According to him, things are not fully settled yet, and some of us are still trying to sort out our admission. The school should have waited a bit.

As of press time, the university management has not issued any official response to address the students’ concerns. Meanwhile, uncertainty continues to cloud the commencement of the lectures, as the ASUU two-week warning strike remains in effect — though not all OAU lecturers are members of the union.


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