OAU Shut Down Indefinitely By School Management News developing out of Obafemi Awolowo University, says that it has been shut down. This is connected with the protest ongoing in the school due to the fee increment. My lecturers in the department just confirmed the news. But Great Ife students remain undaunted. Aluta Continua, Victoria Ascerta. OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES CLOSURE The OAU wishes to announce that due to persistent disruption of normal activities and peace on campus as a result of violent demonstrations by students, led by the Student Union Executive, the University Authorities have decided to close down the University indefinitely in order to safeguard life and property on campus. Consequently, all students are directed to vacate their Halls of Residence and the University premises immediately and not later than 12 noon on Thursday, 19th June, 2014. Parents are hereby enjoined to ensure that their children/wards comply with this directive immediately. D. O. Awoyemi Registrar and Secretary to Council