The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife (OAU), has responded to Peter Obi on the cancellation of a event he was supposed to deliver a lecture.
In a statement released on Sunday and signed by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, the university clarified it cannot approve the use of her facility for the event as the organizers seeked for approval within 24 hours for the commencement of the lecture.
“It is important to note that events involving high-profile personalities of such standing require adequate prior notification to the university authorities because it will enable the institution to make necessary logistical and security arrangements,” the statement read.
The university also noted that the presence of Obi and other dignitaries will require coordination with some security agencies including the Police and the Department of State Service (DSS), and this coordination need some time for planning.
“Consequently, given the short notice and the attendant inability to complete these critical arrangements, the university authorities could not approve the use of Oduduwa Hall for the event as requested by the organisers,” the statement added
