The General Studies (GES) examination originally scheduled to run between 8AM and 6 PM on Monday, June 1, 2026, extended late into the night, with some students still at examination venues as of 9 PM.

According to the examination timetable, students were expected to sit for C-GST 212/GES 106, GES 301, C-UI GES 108, and C-UI GES 105 in multiple batches throughout the day.

However, IndyPress gathered that students scheduled for the first batch of the C-GST 212/GES 106 examination were unable to commence their exams as planned due to a technical issue involving a generator powering the examination halls.

According to the IndyPress Correspondent at the location, the issue was resolved approximately three hours later.  

Despite this, candidates in the first batch reportedly did not begin their examination until a few minutes before noon, resulting in delays for subsequent batches.

Speaking with IndyPress at about 9:14PM, a student from the Faculty of Arts described the experience as his “worst nightmare.”

“Exams just ended now those in hall C, Worst nightmare. With the number of buses UI has, they can’t send any. It was public transport that came and we paid for it. The school officials are already at home with their families while students are still out here,” he said while expressing his displeasure. 

The prolonged examination exercise raised concerns among affected students, particularly regarding transportation and safety as many remained at the venue after dark.

Students at the examination venue as of 8PM

Speaking with IndyPress, the Students Union Transport committee chairman, Kazeem Olawole Michael, he noted that vehicle were made available to convey the students back to campus. 

“We made sure it was the UI commercial vehicles that conveyed people back to school, we also reached out to fellowships that assisted as well,” he said. 

“We left with the students union executives after we made sure no one was left behind,” he added. 

As of the time of filing this report, efforts to reach the Dean of Students, Professor Demola Lewis, and the Students’ Union President, Deboye Temidayo, for comments were unsuccessful.