The Delta State Government evacuated 34 students from the University of Jos following the temporary shutdown of the institution due to security unrest in Plateau State. The students were safely transported back to Delta State after the university suspended academic activities. Chief Sunday Onoriode, the State Director of Protocol, praised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's swift approval of the evacuation, which was coordinated by Executive Assistant to the Governor on Students Affairs, Comrade Ezekiel Okoh. Onoriode credited the successful operation to proactive governance and inter-agency collaboration. He assured the students of continued support and urged them to rest during the Easter period while remaining hopeful for peace in Jos. Comrade Okoh confirmed the evacuation was initiated after the university's closure, with the state government partnering with transport operators to ensure safe passage. A student leader and Vice President of the National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU) at UNIJOS, Comrade Newton Miracle, described the evacuation as difficult but necessary, commending the governor for decisive action amid curfew restrictions. The state government reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and welfare of all Delta students studying outside the state.
Delta State moved faster than the federal government to protect its students in Jos, while those from other states were left to navigate the crisis on their own. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's intervention highlights how state-level action can fill gaps when national security fails. For Nigerian students from less proactive states, the reality is clear: their safety often depends more on their state of origin than on any national assurance. This uneven response exposes the fragility of inter-state solidarity in times of crisis.
