Plateau State University Resumes Academic Activities Amid Security Concerns
Gunmen attacked communities in three Local Government Areas of Plateau State during the holiday period, resulting in the tragic loss of over 150 lives. Bokkos, being one of the affected areas, saw 25 communities targeted with fatal consequences on Christmas Eve.
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Plateau State University, Bokkos, has announced the resumption of academic activities after the Christmas and New Year break. Despite recent security challenges in Bokkos Local Government Area, where the university is located, the Senate upheld the resumption and continuation of the 2022/2023 academic activities.
Gunmen attacked communities in three Local Government Areas of Plateau State during the holiday period, resulting in the tragic loss of over 150 lives. Bokkos, being one of the affected areas, saw 25 communities targeted with fatal consequences on Christmas Eve.
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The statement signed by the University's Public Relations Officer, John Agam, indicated that the Senate, in its meeting on January 8, 2024, approved the admission list of the first batch of postgraduate students. Furthermore, it directed that registration and lectures for these students commence on the 12th of January 2024.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Matur Malau Bernard, emphasized the commitment to enhanced academic culture and an enduring legacy through the training of undergraduates and postgraduate students. He urged both staff and students to resume immediately and assured the University community that comprehensive security measures had been put in place.
These measures include the deployment of a detachment of the Special Task Force of Operation Safe Haven Bokkos Area Command, siting of a Police Station around the university, deployment of Civil Defence Corp operatives, and the recruitment of members of the hunters association of Nigeria. Additionally, internal security staff have undergone recent training on security operations to enhance safety on the campus.
During the meeting, the Senate observed a minute silence in honor of a member of staff, Damaris David Yakubu, and three students of the University who lost their lives during the Christmas break.
The resumption is seen as a significant step towards maintaining normalcy despite the challenging security situation in the region.
