The management of the University of Jos, Plateau, has suspended its exams for the current second semester.
The university made this announcement on Sunday.
The suspension of the exams was found to be necessary in view of the security situation in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, and the curfew imposed by Governor Simon Lalong.
Newslodge recalls that some 20 people were reportedly killed by youths who ambushed them in the Jos North local government area on Saturday.
It was also found that Lalong imposed a 24-hour curfew to stop the situation.
The institution’s management, in an attempt to protect students, staff and other members of the university community, said on Sunday that it had suspended exams for the current second semester until further notice.
The institution said that the exams previously scheduled between Monday 16 and Saturday 21 August have been suspended until further notice.
Abdullahi Abdullahi, the institution’s Deputy Secretary for Information and Publications, in a statement recommended that all students on campus stay in their hostels to avoid unnecessary embarrassment.
He also advised staff to remain in their homes for the duration of the curfew.
He urged members of the university community to respect security protocols.
Abdullahi said: “Following the unfortunate security breach that occurred in parts of Jos Metropolis, which has led the Plateau state government to impose a 24-hour curfew on the Jos North local government area, the administration of The University of Jos approved the suspension of the exams of the second semester in progress for the academic session 2019/2020.
“Consequently, all exams previously scheduled between Monday 16 and Saturday 21 August 2021 have been suspended until further notice.
“All University students residing in the different hostels are strongly recommended to stay within their hostels of residence and to avoid unnecessary movements, since the Administration has been working around the clock in close collaboration with the agencies of Plateau state security and government to ensure that the lives and property of members of the university community, especially students, are adequately protected. Students residing off campus are also advised to stay home during this period.
“Similarly, University staff are required to stay home as long as the 24-hour curfew remains in effect.”
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