HAPPENING NOW (VIDEO): UNICAL Students Protest Hike In School Charges, Ground Activities

By CrossRiverWatch Admin

Students of the University of Calabar are currently protesting a hike in the charges levied by Varsity’s management.

Students gathered at the Malabor Square which houses the Students Union Government secretariat and moved to the female hostels bearing placards.

They marched from the areas where hostels are situated, popularly referred to as ‘Malabor Republik’ as their numbers increased via the Senate building and currently occupy the roundabout next to the main gate which connects Etta Agbor Street and Mary Slessor Avenue.

Some of the placards with various inscriptions read: “Florence Obia, UNICAL is not a private university, which one is ‘slight increment’, say no to billing”,  “UNICAL VC, stop forcing girls into prostitution”,  “this is a federal university, not a business center,” among others.

It will be recalled that the Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi had told CrossRiverWatch in an exclusive interview that management will increase the charges paid by students to meet current realities.

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Meanwhile, there were alleged sporadic gunshots within the school environment on Sunday 3rd December 2023 at about 8:30 pm.

While our reporters keep tabs on the situation, vehicles have diverted to other routes as the Etta Agbor Road and Mary Slessor routes have been blocked.

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