The management of the Kwara state university (KWASU) in Malete
has shut down the institution indefinitely following the recent
developments surrounding the appointment of the acting
vice-chancellor by the state government.
Sakah Mahmud, the deputy vice-chancellor, administration,
announced the decision of the management in a statement on Thursday
in Ilorin, the state capital.
According to him, the temporary closure was to serve as a
preventive measure against any possible break down of law and
order.
NAN reports that the state government had on May 7, announced
the appointment of Kenneth Adeyemi, as the acting vice-chancellor
pending the expiration of Abdulrasheed Na’Allah’s tenure in
July.
The institution’s governing council, however, disassociated
itself from the acting VC’s appointment, stating that it was not in
line with the institution’s law.
”Due to the recent developments in our state and in the
University and our students’ reactions to the appointment of an
acting VC in which the students gave a 24-hour ultimatum to the
government,” the statement read.
“The University Management and three members of its Governing
Council met on May 8, and decided to close the institution
temporarily, until further notice as a preventive measure against
any possible disturbances.
”I want to re-emphasise that this measure is to ensure the
security of our great institution.
”I am in touch with the Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman, and
he indicates total support that closing the institution at this
time is the best option.
”Thank God that exams have been completed and grading are still
ongoing, with some lecturers already uploading their grades.”
He, however, urged members of staff as well as the students to
vacate the campus quietly to ensure the safety of lives and
property.
”Reports reaching us indicates that contingent of police were
coming toward the campus and it took the intervention of some
stakeholders in the state to get them returned to Ilorin,” Mahmud
said.
”KWASU does not want any situation in which the ongoing
temporary crisis which can be safely and easily resolved by the
grace of God lead to loss of lives and property.
”Please take your luggage and other personal belongings and go
home safely until further notice.”
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