The University of Jos UNIJOS has suspended academic activities for three weeks to stem the tide of worsening insecurity in the institution and neighbouring environs, Tribune reports.
The development comes just weeks after the University’s management ordered the closure of hostels in order to put in place adequate security around the hostels and the entire institution.
No fewer than four staff of the university were recently abducted from the university quarters while the neighbouring communities of Gengere, Naraguta among others have been a security threat to the university.
Upon reviewing the security situation both within and outside the institution, the University’s management has decided to suspend second semester lectures till June 7.
“The Senate of the university at an emergency meeting today directed that the second semester lectures be suspended until the 7th of June when security situation in the state is reviewed,” a source told Tribune.
He further disclosed that the Senate ordered that hostels will remain closed to all undergraduate and postgraduate students within this period. However, postgraduate teaching and supervision will continue, adding that PG lecturers were encouraged to deploy technology for virtual learning.
The Deputy Registrar Information, Mr Abudulahi Abdullahi, could not be reached on his phone for an official confirmation.
