Prolonged Blackout at UCH: The UI Student Protest Explained
Students from the University of Ibadan (UI) have staged a protest over the 82-day power outage at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan. The students, who are concerned about the impact of the power cut on their education and health services, gathered to express their frustrations and demand immediate action from the authorities.
The protest comes after a prolonged power outage at UCH, which is a major hospital in the region, affecting both students’ clinical placements and patient care. The lack of electricity has caused disruptions in hospital operations, including the inability to run essential medical equipment and maintain proper lighting, leading to concerns about the quality of healthcare provided.
The students, along with some medical professionals, have called for urgent measures to restore power and address the underlying issues that led to the prolonged outage. The protest has drawn attention to the ongoing challenges faced by public institutions in Nigeria, especially concerning basic infrastructure and services.
