The management of Ladoke Akintola University (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso in Oyo state has banned students from driving or bringing cars to the campus.
Kayode Ogunleye, the institution’s registrar, announced the prohibition in a memo issued on Tuesday and addressed to students of the varsity.
Ogunleye said the decision was taken during the varsity’s management meeting on the occurrence of traffic-related accidents in March.
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He added that the institution has also prohibited the use of tinted cars among its staff members.
“Vehicles owned by students are hereby banned from entering the university campus. Vehicles with no registration numbers are no longer allowed on campus. Roadside parking of vehicles should stop forthwith,” the memo reads.
“Any unauthorized vehicles parked at various positions in the university should be taken out with immediate effect, failing which the university security will take appropriate action on such vehicles.
“Tinted vehicles being used by some staff and students are hereby prohibited. Learner permits must be placed on the vehicles of beginner drivers.”
The institution ordered its head of security unit and dean of student affairs to sanction anyone violating the directive.
Several tertiary institutions in the country have taken similar measures in the past, citing security reasons.
In 2021, Auchi Polytechnic in Edo state also prohibited its students from bringing cars to school.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
