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Lalong pledges improved security, transport for UNIJOS students

Simon-Lalong

Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong

Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, on Thursday pledged to improve the security and transportation of students and staff of the University of Jos.

The Governor made this assurance to school’s Pro-chancellor, Attahiru Jega, during the latter’s visit to the Government House, Jos.

This was contained in a statement titled, ‘Governor Lalong Meets UNIJOS Pro-chancellor, PROF. JEGA, assures of enhanced security’, released by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, Makut Macham.

Jega told the Governor that the students need improved security to thrive well in their academic activities, adding the school was vulnerable during the recent attacks in the state .

“We need continuous support and improvement to ensure peace, stability and security within the University and environs for its growth and development,” the statement quoted Jega as saying.

The Pro-chancellor also stated that the university also needs buses which would operate within the school, to minimise risk of insecurity students experience when patronising commercial transportation.

According to him, improving security in the institution would build the confidence of the students and staff of the school in their teaching and learning activities .

In his response, Lalong disclosed that strategies have already been mapped out to improve security in routes leading to the University and other parts of the State.

He also revealed that efforts are already being made to provide chartered buses for students, while commercial vehicles would be highly screened for registration to operate within the school, to ensure the safety of students and staff of the institution.

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