UNIPORT VC Assures Students Of Safety …As Lectures Resume, Monday

The Vice Chancellor of University of Port Harcourt, Prof Joseph Ajienka, has assured students of the University of Port Harcourt of their safety and security as they return to school for the resumption of academic activities on Monday, November 12, after one month of closure.

According to the Deputy Registrar of the University (Information), Dr Williams Wodi, the Vice Chancellor had met with the landlords who had guaranteed the safety of students and staff. He said that the authorities were satisfied that peace had returned to the neighbouring communities and that the security of staff and students was guaranteed.

Consequently, “I can confirm to you that the Senate has met in an emergency meeting on Wednesday and directed that the university be re-opened immediately for resumption of normal academic activities,” he said.

“All students have been directed to return to the Campus between now and the weekend, while lectures will commence on Monday. The resumption was sequel to the return of peace to the university’s neighbourhood, especially Omuokiri in. Aluu. “The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ajienka, has met with the landlords who have guaranteed the safety of students and staff,” he emphasised.

The university was shut down on October 9 when the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) led a students protest against the murder of four students of the university at Omuokiri village, Aluu on October 5.

The killings of the students generated national and international interest as the video clips of the murder were broadcast in the social media.