Makurdi varsity shut over students protest

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Benue State University Shut Down Over Students' Protest

The Benue State University (BSU) in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State, has been shut down indefinitely following a protest by students over alleged poor living conditions and lack of infrastructure on campus.

The students, who were protesting on Monday, barricaded the main gate of the university and refused to allow staff and students to enter the campus. The protest, which started in the morning, lasted for several hours before the university authorities decided to shut down the institution.

The students, who are demanding better living conditions, improved infrastructure, and adequate provision of amenities, claimed that the university has failed to address their concerns despite several appeals.

"We are tired of living in deplorable conditions. The hostels are not fit for human habitation, and we are tired of the poor state of the infrastructure on campus," said a student leader, who preferred anonymity.

The students also accused the university authorities of being insensitive to their plight, saying that they have been ignored despite several appeals.

The university's management, however, denied the allegations, saying that it has been working to address the concerns of the students.

"We understand the concerns of the students, and we are working to address them. However, we cannot allow the students to take the law into their hands by barricading the gate and disrupting academic activities," said a university spokesperson.

The shutdown of the university is likely to affect the academic calendar, as students are in the middle of their semester.

The Benue State Government has been urged to intervene in the crisis and find a lasting solution to the problems facing the university.

Source: Daily Trust, Punch Newspapers, and other Nigerian news outlets.