By Emmanuel Antswen
The Senate of the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), on Thursday approved April 14 for resumption of academic activities at the institution.
The resumption date was announced in an internal memo signed by Dr John David, Registrar and Secretary to Senate, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the institution was closed following the protest that erupted on the campus after three students were kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
NAN also reports that the students were abducted on February 25th and released on March 5th.
David said that the Senate, at its emergency meeting, deliberated extensively on the security situation in and around the campus and approved that academic activities resume on the said date.
He said that the resumption was for continuation of the first semester of 2024/2025 academic session.
“Consequently, all students of the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), are to return to campus on Sunday, 13th April.
“Senate therefore urges all students, staff and university community to maintain vigilance for enhanced campus security.
“Meanwhile, the university administration expresses its profound appreciation to all security agencies and JOSTUM stakeholders for their maximum cooperation during the period of security breach and midsemester break,” he said. NAN
