While stating that the state government had failed on the earlier pledge to provide twelve buses to ease transportation of students in the state, the student body urged Aiyedatiwa not to delay further, considering the economic challenges facing tertiary institutions in the state.
During a press conference in Akure, the state capital, NANS, Joint Campus Council, Ondo axis, led by its President, Joshua Oluwarotimi, and General Secretary, Oluwanishola Ajibola, stated that the move became imperative in order for the government to alleviate the suffering of students amid the current economic downturn.
The students’ leadership, which, however, commended Aiyedatiwa for the recent approval and disbursement of bursaries and scholarships for indigenous students, said, the recent fuel price hike has had drastic effects on the daily lives of students.
The union said the steep rise in the dollar’s exchange rate is alarming, and urge the President Tinubu-led administration to act swiftly in addressing this.According to the group, the Ondo State Government pledged to provide twelve buses for student mobility across the state. Though 70% of the funds for the project were reportedly paid, these buses are yet to arrive. Recently, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Students’ Affairs, Kevin Olaolu, reassured us that the buses would arrive soon.
The palliative initiatives meant to alleviate hunger and hardship promised by the Ondo State Government have not been fulfilled. Students eagerly await the distribution of palliatives, but none have been received so far. This neglect only worsens the difficult circumstances faced by students.