Ondo Health Tech Students Shut Down Campus in Protest Over Alleged Extortion and Decaying Facilities

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 Students of the Ondo State College of Health Technology, Akure (CHTA), on Monday, January 19, 2026, paralysed academic activities at the institution in a massive protest against alleged extortion by school authorities and the deplorable state of infrastructure.

Hundreds of students gathered at the main gate as early as 7 a.m., barricading the entrance with bonfires of tyres and chanting solidarity songs. They displayed placards with inscriptions such as “We Are Tired of This Wickedness,” “Health Tech With Poor Environment,” and “Stop Extortion Now!” to highlight their grievances.

The protesters accused the management of imposing unjustifiable and unnecessary charges on students despite the poor condition of key facilities, including dilapidated classrooms, hostels, laboratories, and a chronic lack of reliable water supply on campus. They claimed that repeated appeals to the authorities had been ignored over the years, forcing them to take drastic action.

“No lecture or examination will hold until the management addresses these issues of neglect and exploitation,” some students declared, vowing to sustain the shutdown until their demands are met. They specifically called for an immediate end to what they described as extortionate fees, urgent renovation of infrastructure, and improved basic amenities to match the health-focused training they receive.

The protest effectively grounded both academic and non-academic activities at the state-owned institution, drawing attention to broader concerns about funding and maintenance in tertiary health education facilities in Ondo State.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from the college management or the Ondo State Government. The development comes amid ongoing calls from various student groups in the state for better welfare, security, and infrastructural support in public educational institutions.

Observers note that this latest demonstration underscores persistent challenges in Nigeria's tertiary education sector, particularly in specialised health technology colleges, where practical training requires modern and well-equipped facilities. Further updates are expected as negotiations or interventions unfold.

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