Osun State University has been closed indefinitely following the notorious activities of some non-teaching staff members under the guise of unionism.

The institution’s registrar, Gafar Shittu, made this known in a statement issued in Osogbo.

The statement reads in part,

“The governing council of Osun State University has approved the closure of the university with immediate effect.

“This is sequel to the notorious activities of some non-teaching staff members under the guise of unionism.

“These activities now pose danger to lives and properties within and around the university campuses.

“Management wishes to sincerely apologise to parents, guardians and students for any inconveniences that this closure may cause.

“Efforts are geared towards addressing the prevalent lawlessness, finally.

“We urge our law abiding staff and students to remain calm and stay away from the campuses in the mean time.”

Speaking on the university’s closure, the chairman of Non-Academic Staff Union, Isaiah Fayemi, said he was shocked by the announcement.

He said,

“We are surprised that the management decided to close down the university.

“Our protests have been very peaceful since last week Wednesday when we started.”

It would be recalled that the union embarked on a strike on May 23, over non-payment of certain allowances as well as alleged plan to sack their leaders.

However, the strike was called off after the state house of assembly intervened.