Gov. Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has approved the immediate reopening of the Lagos State University (LASU) for normal academic activities.
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This is contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr Hakeem Bello, and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ikeja.
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The statement said the reopening was in the interest of students and in compliance with the recommendation of the state House of Assembly Ad-hoc Committee on the recent disturbances in the school.
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According to the statement, the governor has also approved N51million for the repairs of the institution’s property and facilities damaged during the period.
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Fashola urged the students to return peacefully for normal academic activities on Monday and to be of good conduct.
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The authorities of the university had on Jan. 23 shut the institution following students’ protest over hike in fees and inability to access the registration portal for second semester examination.
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The institution’s facilities were damaged during the protest.
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Good news for the students.
They needed this badly