BREAKING: Exam In Darkness As OSPOLY Students Struggle Without Electricity
Students of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, have continued to lament the persistent lack of electricity on campus and in the surrounding community, describing the situation as frustrating and unfair.
For weeks, many hostels in Iree have remained in darkness, forcing students to depend on rechargeable lamps, phone flashlights, and solar-powered devices that are often inadequate.
The blackout has come at a critical time, as the second batch of Osun State Polytechnic students are currently writing their examinations, a period where constant electricity is most needed.
Electricity, they stressed, goes beyond providing light. It is crucial for powering fans and appliances in hostels, charging essential gadgets such as power banks and mobile phones, and supporting research and online learning. Without it, students said they face additional financial burdens, having to buy fuel or pay to charge their devices outside.
Sharing her frustration during an interview, Folorunsho Nafisat Oluwakemi, a student, said:
“According to what I’ve heard so far, there’s an issue with the light, and that’s why there’s been no light since. It sucks honestly, as electricity helps students a lot.”
Similarly, Oyeniran Ibrahimi, another student, expressed disappointment, saying:
“Hmmm… It’s absolutely ridiculous. Iree NEPA should do better. I’m currently reading with a very portable solar lamp that is not even bright enough. We are in the examination period, and this is the time we students need a power supply most—to charge our devices and to have light to read.”
During an interview with Abosede Komolafe, she explained how the power outage has disrupted her routine:
“Though there’s nothing I can say because there’s light today, it affects me so much. I use most of my time searching for where to charge.”
In an exclusive interview with Segun Akanbi, a student residing in Oris Along small London street iree, he highlighted the financial strain caused by the issues. “It’s not really affecting me for real, because since there’s no light, we gather money together to buy fuel in our hostel. But the most painful part is that we have been wasting money on fuel for one week now.”
Meanwhile, NEB obtained that light scarcity has been affecting the Iree community, most importantly the students doing exams now, as most of them already depend on electricity for their academic preparation.
After several days of total blackout, residents confirmed that the power supply was restored briefly today. However, the electricity lasted barely two hours, further deepening students’ frustration over what they describe as an unreliable and inconsistent power situation.
To cope, students have now resorted to hanging around filling stations, barbers’ salons, and food vendors just to charge their phones, power banks, and other gadgets essential for their exams.
Many described the situation as both exhausting and stressful, as they spent valuable study hours moving from place to place in search of power.
Beyond the campus, residents and students alike are facing a light crisis that disrupts daily life, most especially students’ comfort level in the learning environment during this crucial exam period.
Observers note that the shortage of power is not just about illumination but also about creating an enabling environment for learning. With stable electricity:
Students can study at night without strain.
They can charge gadgets needed for online learning and research.
Laboratories and practical classes requiring power can function effectively.
And students can avoid the extra financial burden of fuel, generator maintenance, or paying outsiders for charging services.
Furthermore, no official statement had been released by either the school management or the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on the cause of the outage. Meanwhile, students are appealing for urgent intervention, stressing that stable electricity remains a backbone for effective teaching, learning, and welfare on campus.
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