Jos Crisis: Anambra To Evacuate Students From University
The Anambra State Government has concluded arrangement for the evacuation of students of Anambra State origin from the University of Jos following the sudden closure of the University by the authorities in the wake of the outbreak of communal hostilities in Plateau State in the last few days.
According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment Mr C.Don Adinuba the evacuation will now be handled by both the Anambra State Liaison Office in Abuja and GUO Transport Company Ltd which has a strong operation in Jos to make for greater efficiency.The statement said every student of the University of Jos from Anambra State who wants to return immediately to the State is required to go to the GUO station in Jos and present his or her student identity card as well as an identity card showing membership of the Anambra State Students Association of the University.
It stated that an arrangement has also been made to pick up students who may not be able to leave the university campus and enjoined any student who has any difficulty whatsoever to contact the Liaison Office in Abuja for immediate assistance.
The statement added that the safety and welfare of the people of Anambra State, regardless of the place of residence, will continue to remain a priority of the State Administration.
