Edo State University, Iyamo, has announced a temporary delay in physical resumption for the 2025/2026 academic session for its undergraduate and JUPEB students.

The decision, which was reached at an Emergency Senate Meeting held on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, was communicated to students through an official notice released by the university’s management.

According to the university, the postponement affects only physical return to campus and does not mean a suspension of academic activities.

Why the University Adjusted the Resumption Plan

Management explained that the shift in resumption plans became necessary due to ongoing renovation projects in the university’s Halls of Residence.

Although the renovations are intended to improve:

• student comfort,
  
• safety standards, and
  
• overall living conditions,
  

the facilities are not yet ready for occupation. Allowing students to return at this stage could result in overcrowding, inconvenience, and possible safety risks.

The Senate, after careful consideration, agreed that student welfare should take priority, hence the decision to delay physical resumption.

Students Affected by the Postponement

The directive applies to the following categories of students:

• All undergraduate students
  
• All JUPEB programme students
  

These students are expected to remain off campus until the university officially announces a new physical resumption date.

Academic Activities Remain Fully Active

Despite the postponement of physical resumption, teaching and learning are ongoing.

Online Lectures Are Mandatory

The university confirmed that:

• online lectures have already commenced,
  
• classes are running according to schedule, and
  
• students are expected to participate fully.
  

The management stressed that online learning is not optional and should be treated with the same seriousness as in-person lectures.

Attendance Rule Still Applies

Edo State University restated its academic policy on lecture attendance.

Students must:

• attend at least 70% of lectures,
  
• meet this requirement even in an online setting, and
  
• understand that failure to do so will make them ineligible for examinations.
  

Students are therefore advised to:

• log in consistently,
  
• participate actively in virtual classes, and
  
• avoid unnecessary absences.

Assurance on a New Resumption Date

The university assured students that the postponement is temporary.

Management confirmed that:

• a new date for physical resumption will be announced,
  
• students will be informed once renovation works reach a suitable stage, and
  
• all updates will be shared through official university channels.
  

Students were encouraged to remain calm and patient while monitoring official communications.

Different Instruction for Postgraduate Students

The postponement does not apply to postgraduate students.

Postgraduate Physical Resumption Confirmed

Postgraduate students are to resume physically as earlier scheduled.

Resumption Date for Postgraduates:
Monday, 12 January 2026

They are expected to return to campus for the continuation of first-semester academic activities.

Emphasis on Safety and Student Welfare

The university made it clear that the decision was taken to protect students, not to inconvenience them.

Incomplete hostel renovations could expose students to:

• unsafe conditions,
  
• daily disruptions, and
  
• reduced quality of campus life.
  

Management stated that a brief delay is preferable to compromising safety standards.

Final Note

Edo State University’s decision to postpone physical resumption demonstrates a careful balance between academic continuity and student safety.

While students are temporarily away from campus, learning remains active through online platforms, and academic discipline is being maintained. The university has assured students that physical resumption will take place once conditions are suitable.

Students are advised to remain focused, stay connected to official updates, and continue engaging fully with their studies as the institution works toward a safe return to campus.