By Thompson Yamput
Gov Ahmed Ododo on Friday ordered the evaluation of Kogi students from the University of Jos following the Palm Sunday evening crisis and disruption of academic activities of the institution.
The management of the university of Jos had ordered the students, who were writing their exams to vacate the hostels and campuses over safety concerns.
Ododo, in a statement signed by his media Aide, Ismaila Isah, in Lokoja, said that the directive comes amid heightened insecurity in parts of Plateau, where recent attacks have reportedly claimed lives, raising fears among residents and the student community.
“The decision was taken as a proactive measure to ensure the safety of Kogi indigenes studying in the state.
“The students are particularly vulnerable during such crises, especially those residing off-campus and in less secure environments, making urgent government intervention necessary, ” he said.
He disclosed that his Special Adviser on Youth and Students Matters, Hon. Oladele Nihi has been deployed alongside a delegation, who have arrived in Jos to coordinate the safe and orderly evacuation of the students.
The governor said that arrangements have been concluded to transport the students back home under adequate security, in collaboration with relevant agencies.
Ododo commended the swift intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies working to restore calm in Plateau State.
He expresses confidence in ongoing efforts to restore peace and bring perpetrators of the recent Jos crisis to justice.
He reassured parents and guardians that the safety and welfare of Kogi students remain a top priority of his administration, urging students to remain calm and cooperate with officials managing the evacuation process.
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to the protection of lives and property of all Kogi citizens, both within and outside the state, and pledged to continue monitoring the situation in Jos closely for further actions where necessary. (ephemeralnews.com.ng)
