The management of the Bowen University Iwo, Osun State has closed down the Baptist-owned university temporarily following a violent protest by students over lack of basic amenities.
This decision contained in a letter directed to students, dated 20th March, 2014 was titled, Notice of Closure of the University’.

Excerpts of the statement reads, ” This is to inform all categories of students that the Vice Chancellor acting on behalf of the Council, Senate and Management of the University has decided to temporarily close down the University. Consequently, all students are hereby ordered to vacate the university campus with immediate effect. A date of resumption would be communicated to you in due course”