•Protesting students
The Ogun State Police Command has restored order to the Carpark C section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after protesting members of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Ogun State chapter, barricaded the highway today.
The demonstration, which caused a temporary disruption to vehicular movement, was staged in response to alleged mismanagement of student loan funds and broader grievances about the education sector, reports The PUNCH.
The students accused the federal government of lacking transparency and accountability in the disbursement of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund meant for student loans.
They also protested against the rising cost of tuition and poor learning conditions across tertiary institutions in the country.
In a statement issued today, the spokesperson for the Ogun command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed that the protest remained peaceful and was eventually resolved through dialogue.
“No incidents of violence were reported during the protest. The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Ogunlowo, engaged the protesters and appealed for calm.
“He also urged NANS leadership to reopen the expressway for normal traffic flow, assuring them that their concerns would be urgently communicated to relevant authorities,” Odutola stated.
According to her, the students agreed to end the protest following the commissioner’s intervention.
“Following the rapport and reassurances, the students called off the protest and moved to the State Command Headquarters at Eleweran for a meeting with the CP on student advocacy through structured channels,” she added.
