The University
of Jos, Plateau State, North-central region of Nigeria, has resumed its
academic activities with the commencement of the second semester examinations.
Academic
activities were disrupted by students’ demonstration late in 2014 and this
resulted in the closure of the institution.
They had
protested over increment in developmental charges. The protests became violent
leading to destruction of lecture halls, administrative offices as well as
hostel facilities.
The Students’
Union Government was also suspended.
Respite,
however, came for the University of Jos students after two months of staying at
home.
According to the
resumption guidelines released by the School Registrar, Jili Dandam, all
returning students must pay the sum of 6,000 naira each, as surcharges to cover
cost of damages.
The students
would as well sign an undertaking under oath, to be of good behaviour during
their remaining period in the school.
The intervention
of the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and
other concerned citizens resulted in the re-opening of the school as well as
lifting of the suspension on the Students’ Union
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