As the fuel scarcity continues to paralyze the nations economy and halts the smooth operations of citizens in the country, authorities of the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) have announced a shift in the commencement date of the 2023/2024 first semester examinations earlier billed to commence on Monday, 6th May, 2024.
The Deputy Registrar, Examinations and Records, Abimbola Alabi on behalf of the Registrar, in a statement said, ” University authorities took the decision after a careful review of the current fuel scarcity and the attendant effects on the conduct of the examinations especially transportation challenges.”
The statement reads, ” The scarcity of fuel, a critical resource for transportation, has significantly disrupted normal activities across the country, affecting both members of staff and students. Hence, the institution deemed it necessary to adjust the examination schedule to avoid potential disruption midway.
” The examinations will now commence on Monday, 20th May, 2024 and the statement advised students who had not completed their registration and clearance processes to do so accordingly.”
