UNIJOS Suspends Ongoing Exams Over Plateau Killings

The management of the University of Jos has suspended the
ongoing second-semester examinations for the 2019/2020 academic
session with immediate effects following security threats in
Plateau State.

A statement by the Deputy Registrar, Information and
Publications, Abdullahi Abdullahi, on Sunday, explained: “Following
the unfortunate security breach that occurred in some parts of Jos
Metropolis, which has led the Plateau State Government to impose a
24-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area, the management
of the University of Jos has approved the suspension of the ongoing
second-semester Examinations for the 2019/2020 Academic
Session.

“Consequently, all examinations earlier scheduled between Monday
16 and Saturday 21 August 2021 have been suspended until further
notice.

It added: “All Students of the University residing in the
various hostels are hereby strongly advised to remain within their
hostels of residence and avoid unnecessary movements as Management
has been working round the clock in close collaboration with the
security agencies and the Plateau State Government to ensure that
the lives and properties of members of the University Community
especially Students are adequately protected.

“Students that are resident outside the Campuses are also
advised to remain at home during this period.”

The management of the University of Jos has suspended the
ongoing second-semester examinations for the 2019/2020 academic
session with immediate effects following security threats in
Plateau State.

A statement by the Deputy Registrar, Information and
Publications, Abdullahi Abdullahi, on Sunday, explained: “Following
the unfortunate security breach that occurred in some parts of Jos
Metropolis, which has led the Plateau State Government to impose a
24-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area, the management
of the University of Jos has approved the suspension of the ongoing
second-semester Examinations for the 2019/2020 Academic
Session.

“Consequently, all examinations earlier scheduled between Monday
16 and Saturday 21 August 2021 have been suspended until further
notice.

It added: “All Students of the University residing in the
various hostels are hereby strongly advised to remain within their
hostels of residence and avoid unnecessary movements as Management
has been working round the clock in close collaboration with the
security agencies and the Plateau State Government to ensure that
the lives and properties of members of the University Community
especially Students are adequately protected.

“Students that are resident outside the Campuses are also
advised to remain at home during this period.”