Lagos State University (LASU) Shut Down Indefinitely

A statement by LASU, announcing the closure of the school, read:  “In the wake of the violent protest by some affected students of Lagos State University (LASU) over the closure of the university portal for registration of courses for rain semester 2012/2013 examination, the university management has decided to shut down the university indefinitely. Also, examinations have been put off till further notice.

"With this decision, students are expected to vacate the university premises until further notice.”
The  students had begun the protest on Wednesday over the closure of the portal but it turned violent yesterday as they were alleged to have stoned the Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Obafunwa.
It was learnt that the students were required to register online to sit for the examination but only 708 students were able to do so, leaving out about 1,292 others.

According to sources, the VC had angered the students when during a visit by officials of the student union government  to plead for an extension of time for registration, he reportedly  told them that those yet to register were insignificant and would automatically have to carry the session over.
This sparked a protest that later turned violent.

However, in the wake of the protest, the Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned the Chairman of LASU  Governing Council, Mr. Bode Agusto, and Obafunwa to appear before it today.
The assembly, at a session yesterday presided over by the Speaker, Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, also summoned Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Yinka Oladunjoye;  Special Adviser on Education, Mr. Fatai Olukoga; five representatives of the students' union and three representatives of the school ruling council.