The five students of University of Benin rusticated for protesting against increment in school fees have all been recalled and rustication placed on them lifted.
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The names of the affected students are Osamudiamen Ogbidi, Justus Aidenagnon, Innocent Momodu, Goodnews Ehiabhi and Benjamin Majekodunmi.
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In addition to the rustication, they had also been barred from holding office or participating in students’ union activities.
“The management of the University of Benin has lifted the rustication placed on five students by the senate of the university on 1st February, 2018,†the statement read.
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“This is sequel to consideration of the letter of appeal from the affected students and the intervention from stakeholders.â€
The university had placed a ban on student union activities in December after students protested an increase in school fees and hostel fees and acceptance fees for incoming students.
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