Concerned Great Ife Students have condemned the actions of the Campus Bus drivers for the hike in transport fares, increase in the number of passengers.
The students expressed their grievances in a meeting held on 3rd, March 2022 where they addressed the issue of transportation on campus before moving to meet the Students’ Union Officers.
Demanding action to be taken by the Student’s Union Officers, members lamented how the situation has been affecting the students, their respective parents, and guardians while affirming many occurrences of extortion by ‘Town-Gboro’ drivers.
For a lasting solution, one of the members advised the Students’ Union to find a means of providing ‘5 or 6’ ‘Marcopolo’ bus. A further suggestion noted that no Town-gboro bus should enter the campus supposing the Association of Campus Drivers would be forced to come into negotiations with the Students’ Union Officers to moderate the extortion and hike in transport fare.
Also, speaking on the reported assault of a student by one of the drivers, the aggrieved students concluded that the driver should be dealt with. Meanwhile, they alleged the Students’ Union leaders are not working for the betterment of the students.
Concerned Great Ife Students Meet Students’ Union Officers
In the meeting with the Concerned Great Ife Students, The President of the Great Ife Students’ Union, Olayiwola Folahan, “Reform” affirmed that the union is taking action to ensure the better welfare of the students.
Reform condemned the decision of the Drivers to increase the number of passengers while they also charge “increased transport fare”.
Also, The Public Relations Officer of the Students’ Union, Taofeek Ogunperi clarified the actions of the Union Officers towards the Welfare of the Students. He explained that there are many steps they are meant to take before concluding.
Speaking about the reported assault by a driver, he confirmed that the Union has called on the School Authority to look into the matter.