Following the closure of the University of Portharcourt after the brutal killing of four undergraduate students, authorities of the institution have announced its reopening.
The university was shut down on October
9th 2012 after the protest by students over the murder of their
colleagues at Omuokiri village, Aluu, one of the host communities of the
institution. The University’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. William Wodi,
confirmed today that the University’s Senate met and ordered resumption
of the institution, adding that lectures will resume on Monday November
12th, 2012.
“I can confirm to you that the
Senate met in an Emergency meeting on Wednesday (yesterday) and directed
that the University be reopened immediately for resumption of normal
academic activities.
“All students have been directed to
return to the Campus on 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 said in the statement reported by ThisDay.
We cannot forget in a hurry the brutal
murder of the students - Ugonna Obuzor, (18), Lloyd Toku, (19), Tekena
Elkanah, (20) and Chiadika Biringa, (20). However, we pray that their
colleagues and friends find the strength to deal with the loss and for
peace henceforth at the University of Portharcourt
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