Gateway Polytechnic, Sapaade, Suspends Physical Lectures Amidst Security Concerns
In a memo signed by the Acting Registrar, J O Popoola, students were advised to stay away from school for the next two weeks, starting from December 4th. The memo explained that online lectures would commence promptly for students who recently resumed for the 2023/2024 academic session.
AKACHI NOEL 
Gateway Polytechnic, Sapaade, has taken a decisive step to ensure the safety of its students by suspending physical lectures following a series of attacks on students within the institution. The management's decision comes in response to the tragic incident where a student lost their life, and nine others sustained injuries during an invasion by suspected armed robbers in Ode-Remo.
In a memo signed by the Acting Registrar, J O Popoola, students were advised to stay away from school for the next two weeks, starting from December 4th. The memo explained that online lectures would commence promptly for students who recently resumed for the 2023/2024 academic session.
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"I have the directive of management to inform all students in the polytechnic that all physical lectures have been suspended on campus for the next two weeks with effect from Monday, 4th December, 2023."
The decision reflects a commitment to prioritizing the safety and well-being of students, acknowledging the need for a temporary shift to online learning as a precautionary measure. Popoola urged students to participate in online classes to ensure continuity in their academic activities during this period.
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The suspension of physical lectures aligns with the broader concern for student safety on campuses, emphasizing the importance of creating a secure learning environment. The memo also indicated that students should avoid the polytechnic premises until physical lectures resume, with a date to be communicated soon.
This incident raises broader questions about the security measures in place at educational institutions and calls for concerted efforts to address and mitigate potential threats to the well-being of students and staff.
