The management of Edo State University, Iyamo formerly known as Edo University Uzairue has announced the postponement of physical resumption for the 2025/2026 academic session for all undergraduate and JUPEB students.
The decision was reached during an Emergency Senate Meeting held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and was subsequently communicated to students through an official notice issued by the university authorities.
According to the management, the postponement is temporary and is necessitated by ongoing renovation works in the university’s Halls of Residence, which are not yet suitable for student occupation.
In an official statement, the university explained that the delay was taken in the best interest of students, particularly with regard to their safety, comfort, and general welfare. The renovation exercise, the management said, is aimed at improving accommodation standards, enhancing safety measures, and upgrading the overall living conditions on campus.
However, the statement noted that the renovation has not progressed to a stage that would allow students to resume physically without exposing them to inconvenience or unsafe conditions.
Consequently, all undergraduate and JUPEB students have been directed to remain off campus until further notice, while work on the halls of residence continues.
The university emphasised that the decision was not arbitrary, stressing that it followed careful deliberations by the Senate to prevent overcrowding, discomfort, and potential safety risks associated with incomplete hostel facilities.
Management assured students that they would be duly informed once the renovation works are completed and a new resumption date is approved, urging them to remain patient and monitor official communication channels for updates.
