The Great Ife Students’ Union has announced a 72-hour lecture boycott, set to begin on Tuesday, 14th April 2026 and end on Thursday, 16th April 2026. This decision was made after a one-week observation period, a Congress on 9th April 2026 at Faj Café, and subsequent meetings of the Central Executive Council, Hall Executive Council, and the Students’ Representative Council.

The Union expressed strong dissatisfaction with the new transportation system introduced by the University management, citing inadequate coverage of the campus, persistent shortages of operational tricycles and buses, overcrowding, discomfort, and insufficient drivers. Despite several engagements with the University management and repeated assurances, the situation remains unresolved.

The Union is demanding the provision of more vehicles to cater for the over 35,000 members of the University community, the immediate reintroduction of the existing transport system until this demand is met, proper implementation of the new transport system to guarantee adequate, affordable, and reliable intra-campus mobility for all students, and full consultation with the Students’ Union leadership before any further major changes to campus transportation.

The Union leadership has stated that it will review the situation at the end of the 72-hour boycott and consider further actions, such as a possible mass protest or march, if the management fails to address the demands satisfactorily within this period.

The Union has urged all students to comply fully with the 72-hour lecture boycott, stating that their support and steadfastness remain their greatest strength. They have also called on all well-meaning stakeholders and sister unions to support this peaceful and legitimate struggle for improved student welfare.