Religious protesters at Ogun state’s Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), who interfered with business and academic activity at the university’s Ceremonial Gate, have been addressed.
In a statement, the institution’s Registrar, Dr. Bola Adekola, stated that FUNNAB viewed the incident that occurred on September 11, 2023, as a breach of other people’s rights inside the campus and its environment.
“…where some protesters purportedly operating under the guise of religion, disrupted academic and business activities.
“The University considered this disruption a violation of the rights of other individuals within the campus and its environment.”
He stated that there was no cause for alarm as normalcy had been restored and academic and business activities had resumed on campus.
Adekola issued a strong warning to the protesters, “urging them to refrain from preventing law-abiding members of the University community from accessing the campus.”
Security implication of Individuals who cannot be facially identified
He also has emphasized the security implications of allowing individuals who cannot be facially identified on its campus while reiterating FUNNAB dress code compliance for students.
He explained that the dress code has been in existence since 2017 and warned that violators of the code would face sanctions.
“In the meantime, students who wear the hijab are actively engaging in their academic pursuits on campus, while the University maintains a strong stance against facial coverings tthat hinder the straightforward identification of individuals on campus.”