Ahead of the much talked about Nationwide hunger protests organized by Civil Society and other related groups, the Management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, in line with the directive of the National Universities Commission (NUC), on the safety of staff and students of various Nigerian institutions of higher learning, has directed that the students of the institution should, as a matter of urgency and security expediency, remain calm in their hostels and halls of residences.
In a statement issued by the University’s Acting Registrar, Comrade Ambrose E. Odiase, AAU Management advised staff and students to remain calm as arrangements have been made with relevant security agencies to guarantee the safety of lives and property in and around the campus.
“Students and staff are hereby enjoined to avoid unnecessary movements throughout the proposed protests. You are therefore urged to restrict your travels for now, as traveling outside Ekpoma should be avoided.”
The statement further said that “those in the halls of residence should stay within the university premises while those off campus should restrict themselves to their residences.
“Staff and students should attend to normal academic activities and stay away from trouble spots to avoid any risk or potential danger that may arise from the proposed protests.”
Management enjoined students to concentrate on the ongoing first-semester examinations without any fear or intimidation.
