The Education Rights Campaign (Education Rights Campaign), University of Ibadan Chapter, has called on students to organise a mass congress over worsening welfare conditions on campus and demanded immediate compliance with a recent court judgment ordering the reinstatement of three suspended student activists.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 and signed by Ochi M. N., Branch Secretary of the ERC. The group welcomed returning and new students to the institution but expressed concern over what it described as persistent deterioration in living and learning conditions despite recent fee increases.
The group criticised the state of infrastructure in the University of Ibadan, citing erratic electricity supply in student hostels, poor sanitation and inadequate water provision as major challenges affecting student welfare.
According to the statement, some halls of residence have experienced prolonged power outages, a situation the group said has led to additional financial pressure on students, including alleged informal levies for generator fuel. It also raised concerns about the impact of poor electricity supply on water access, sanitation and personal security within student residences.
The ERC further described overcrowding in lecture halls as a growing concern, warning that poor infrastructure is undermining academic engagement and exposing students to safety risks.
Beyond welfare issues, the group also referenced a recent court ruling involving three student activists: Aduwo Ayodele, Nice Linus, and Mide Gbadegesin, who were suspended following protests against tuition increases.
The Federal High Court in Ibadan had earlier nullified their suspension and ordered their reinstatement, affirming their right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression under the Nigerian Constitution.
The ERC described the judgment as a reaffirmation of student rights and urged the university administration to comply fully with the ruling by reinstating the affected students without delay.
However, the group warned that compliance should not be assumed without pressure, calling on students to mobilise through their halls of residence and push for a Students’ Union congress to deliberate on pressing welfare concerns and enforcement of the court judgment.
It also urged student leaders to adopt a more activist-oriented approach to representation, stating that leadership positions within the Students’ Union should reflect commitment to student welfare rather than personal advancement.
