The Federal University Oye-Ekiti has issued an urgent advisory, instructing all female staff and students on the Ikole campus to remain indoors from August 7th to 9th, 2024, due to the scheduled Oro festival in the Ikole-Ekiti community.
A statement from the registrar’s office, dated August 6, emphasized that the directive aims to protect the safety of the university’s female members during this traditional event.
The memo, signed by Senior Assistant Registrar Ibukunoluwa O. Alamu, underscores the importance of this precautionary measure due to the Oro festival.
The notice, titled “Notice to All Female Staff and Students on Ikole Campus,” highlights the university’s commitment to the well-being of its community during the festivities.
The memo read: “This is to inform all female staff and students on the Ikole campus of the University that they are requested to stay indoors between Wednesday, 7th August, and Friday, 9th August 2024 due to the ‘Oro’ festival scheduled to hold within the Ikole-Ekiti community. This is for your kind noting.”
The Oro festival, typically characterised by the presence of masked men and restrictions on movement for women, is an indigenous cultural practice observed in various Yoruba communities.
The notice aims to ensure the safety and well-being of all female members of the university community during this period.
The university urges all affected individuals to comply with this directive and remain indoors for the duration of the festival.
(allnews.ng)
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