Students of the University of Benin, Ekheuan Campus, on Saturday morning blocked the school gate over a power outage and lack of water for the past three days at the institution.

This left many stranded, including workers of the university, business operators and several people who had social engagements in the school.

A student who gave his name as Prosper said he was sad that, despite paying their school and other fees, the management of the institution had continued to fail in its responsibilities of providing basic amenities for students.

He said, “We have been in this situation for the past three days — no light, no water — yet we have paid our fees, including several other charges that have been increased since the beginning of the new session. The hostels are messed up because there is no water.

“For you to have your bath is like getting gold on this campus.”

Another student said the campus had been without light and water for the past three days and that last night, an unknown person armed with a cutlass tried to enter the girls’ hostel, noting that he inflicted an injury on a student while trying to escape.

The presence of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Ekheuan Campus of the university, Professor Adesina Ayinde, did not assuage the students.

Adesina told them that plans had been concluded to provide water for the students today, while the issue of light was being sorted out.

Despite the assurance from the deputy VC, the students insisted they would not open the gate until water started flowing.

It was gathered that the only generator on the campus had packed up.

Also, the backup generator bought during the tenure of Professor Friday Orunmwense was moved to the main campus in Ugbowo by the last management.

As of the time of filing this report, the DVC and other senior staff of the university were still trying to pacify the students to allow movement in and out of the campus.