Nigeria, April 14 -- The Students' Union of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife has declared a 72-hour lecture boycott following mounting concerns over the institution's newly introduced transport system.

The boycott, scheduled to run from Tuesday April 14 to Thursday, April 16, 2026, comes after weeks of complaints from students who say the new system has disrupted movement across campus and increased transportation costs.

The crisis began on March 29, when the university introduced a new transport arrangement following the donation of buses and tricycles by Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. While the initiative was intended to improve mobility, students say its implementation has created significant challenges.

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