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Falade Famous Obafemi Awolowo University undergraduate students allocated to the Muritala Muhammed Postgraduate Hall of Residence last session have voiced their concerns over living conditions and treatment by postgraduate residents. The accommodation situation arose due to the merging of two batches for the 2022/2023 academic session, leading to a shortage of undergraduate housing. Reports from undergraduate residents paint a picture of tension and alleged discrimination within the hall. One student, speaking on condition of anonymity, described issues during the examination period: "During the exam period, there was water scarcity in the hall. Whenever the school brings in water with a tank to alleviate the situation, the PGites would hoard some water in a reservoir for themselves while they only allow each person to fetch just one or two buckets from the remaining that is meant for the public." Another undergraduate resident highlighted concerns about access to communal sp

Olorunfemi Oluwaseun Obafemi Awolowo University students, who are still on campus doing their IT, teaching practice, and other academic programs during the holidays, have in one way or another been affected by the hike in petrol prices in the country since they began their programs. It has affected them in a way that they have had to make compromises, use wisdom, and engage in proper planning for their everyday activities and basic needs. During an interview with Mr. Olorunfemi Seyi, a part 3 student going to 4 of the Faculty of Technology, studying Electronic and Electrical Engineering, he said ever since he started his Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES 1) in early August 2024 with one of his lecturers who has an office on campus, the money sent to him from home for his upkeep has been barely enough. " Well, since almost everything is connected in one way or another, like the fuel price and every other aspect of the economy, it has definitely affected a lot. The p