The Students’ Union Government (SUG) President of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Comrade Oladipupo Olamide Daniel, has made an urgent appeal to Governor Seyi Makinde, expressing deep concern over the indefinite strike declared by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Oyo State-Owned Tertiary Institutions.

In a letter written on behalf of the student body, the SUG President lamented the disruption of the academic calendar, the suspension of examinations, and the growing uncertainty faced by thousands of students.

“Your Excellency, we are frustrated and deeply worried about the situation. We acknowledge the right of our lecturers and school workers to demand for their requests to be attained, but we, the students, are the ones suffering the most from this impasse,” the letter read.

The letter further emphasized the repeated disruptions in the institution’s academic activities, which have prolonged students’ time in school far beyond the expected duration.

At the time the strike was declared, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, was in the middle of conducting examinations, making the situation even more devastating for students.

“There is no joy in spending all of our youthful years being just students; situations like these prevent us from growing in other areas of our lives. Education is the foundation of progress, and a disruption like this only sets us back,” the letter continued.

The students urged Governor Makinde to urgently intervene and engage with the staff unions to find a lasting resolution to the crisis, ensuring that students can return to their classrooms and continue their examinations without further delay.

“Our education, our dreams, and our future must not be sacrificed in this dispute. Please let us return to our classrooms to continue our exams,” the letter pleaded.

The Polytechnic Ibadan is among the institutions affected by the strike action, which was called due to unresolved demands by the JAC.

As students await the government’s response, many hope that Governor Makinde will take swift action to restore academic activities and ensure that their educational journey continues without further setbacks.

The Nation