The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has ordered the management of the University of Ibadan to reinstate three students who were suspended following their involvement in a protest against an increase in tuition fees.
Justice Nkeonye Maha gave the ruling on Wednesday while delivering judgment in a suit filed by the affected students against the university authorities.
The students,Aduwo Ayodele, Mide Gbadegesin, and Nice Linus were suspended on July 14, 2025, after participating in demonstrations that broke out over a fee hike approved by the university’s governing council.
The protest reportedly began at midnight following the circulation of a notice issued by the council’s secretary, Ganiyu Saliu, which sparked widespread reaction among students on campus.
According to court documents, the applicants challenged their suspension, arguing that the action taken by the university constituted an infringement on their fundamental human rights. They urged the court to quash the disciplinary measure and reinstate them to their academic programmes.
Delivering judgment, the court ordered the university management to reinstate the students, effectively nullifying their suspension and granting relief sought by the applicants.
The ruling is expected to reignite discussions around tuition policies, student activism, and disciplinary procedures within Nigerian tertiary institutions, particularly at the University of Ibadan.