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The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Professor Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo has allayed the fears of the public over the fire outbreak that occurred in a section of the hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in the early hours of Saturday, 19th August, 2023. In a press statement released and signed by the hospital PRO, Funmi Adetuyibi. Professor Otegbayo said, though the cause of the fire outbreak is yet to be ascertained, there was no casualty as a result of the unfortunate incident, adding that, all efforts were put in place to ensure that the fire was put out.  The CMD assured the public that adequate arrangements have been made to ensure that services were not disrupted both at the ICU and the hospital in general.  He also appreciated the timely intervention of the Oyo State Fire Services, the media for their concern, and the efforts of the staff of the hospital that led to putting the situation under control.  Professor Otegbayo assured th

The University of Ibadan, in Oyo State, Nigeria has directed its staff to work for three days a week. The institution made this disclosure through a special release number, 4642, dated 14 August 2023 and signed by G.O. Saliu, Registrar and Secretary to Council, in which a copy received by aibnetwork. It explained that the decision was taken in view of the recent removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. It lamented that salary earners who have to commute to work every working day are faced with an aggravation of the condition, given the attendant hike in the transport fare and cost of living. He added that after a careful consideration of the situation, management of the institution has recommended a temporary work schedule adjustment for members of staff. He maintained that the senate of the institution, at its meeting held on Thursday, 3 August 2023, considered and approved the decision, which takes effect from August 14. The statement added that people