The National Association of Nigerian Students has said the management of Obafemi Awolowo University may reduce the recently announced three-week mid-semester break and allow students currently in hostels to remain on campus.

The development followed a high-level meeting between NANS Southwest Zone D and the university management over welfare concerns triggered by the break and fears of student eviction.

According to NANS, the university agreed that students already residing in hostels would not be forced to vacate the campus, especially those unable to secure alternative accommodation at short notice.

The management also assured that basic utilities, including water and electricity, would continue to be provided in halls of residence during the break.

On transportation challenges, the university acknowledged the difficulties faced by students and pledged to deploy additional buses to improve mobility within the campus.

NANS further disclosed that discussions were ongoing regarding the duration of the break, with the management agreeing to present a proposal to the University Senate to reduce it to one week.

The university also clarified that no renovation work had commenced at Awolowo Hall, assuring that proper notice and arrangements would be made before any displacement of students.

The situation follows recent protests by students over transportation and welfare issues, which led to the announcement of the three-week break.

NANS described the outcome of the engagement as a step toward restoring stability and safeguarding student welfare on campus.