By Ayoade Olamide & Oluwaferanmi Precious Owokade.
In a press release today, dated the 5th of June, 2023, the OOU Student Union Government (SUG) announced the provision of a free macopolo vehicle to convey students from Pepsi and Chips junctions, to help ease the financial burden caused by the present economic situation.
According to the SUG President, the decision was made in response to the hike in fuel price which caused an increment in transportation to and from the university. The free transportation service will be available to all students, regardless of their course of study or level. The service will take effect by 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM from Monday, June 5, 2023 and will only be available at Pepsi and Chips junction.
The SUG President expressed optimism that the free transportation service would significantly reduce the financial burden on students, as well as increase their participation in academic and extracurricular activities on campus, especially the Town and Gown day starting from Monday, June 5th to Thursday, June 8th, 2023. The Town and Gown and day involves series of activities to celebrate the university's 40th anniversary. The celebration aims to bring the host community and university community together to strengthen and promote unity in their relationship.
Some of the activities that would be held during the celebration are cultural performances, exhibition of artifacts, crafts, local fashion materials, other products made by the host communities or made in Ogun state, and the exhibition ogun state traditional delicacy which will be for sale. Overall, this move by the SUG is commendable and will undoubtedly be appreciated by all students.
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