UNILAG Warns Students Against Protest Set To Hold Today

The Students Affairs of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has given out stern warning against a planned protest which is set to take place today, March 6, 2017.

The Student affairs in a statement relased on Sunday, March 5, 2017 warned the students not to hold any protest as it might degenerate into violence. It also adviced students of the institution not to join those planning the protest but to go about their normal student activities.

The statement released by the students Affairs read, “Several reports reaching the Student Affairs office of the University of Lagos, UNILAG indicates that a planned protest is to occur on Monday, March 6, 2017 and to be led by SAVE UNILAG COALITION & REINSTATE UNILAG 11 NOW.

“The protest could degenerate to violence, says Student Affairs office,

“The Student Affairs office have therefore advised the students not to participate in the protest scenes for safety and security reasons.

“Students are to avoid activities that will forestall the attainment of their academic objectives or extend the allotted number of years for their degree programmes“

For safety and security reasons, the students were also urged to avoid potential flashpoints within Lagos state.