The Delta State Government has moved 34 of its students studying at the University of Jos out of Plateau State following recent violence that left multiple people dead and forced the university to close. The state's Director of Protocol, Chief Sunday Onoriode, confirmed the evacuation during a reception for the returning students, attributing the swift action to effective government coordination. Onoriode praised the safe return of the students, citing the closure as the main reason for the evacuation and expressing confidence that peace would return when conditions allow. "We believe that with God, peace will be restored. When the time comes for you to return to school, you will go back and complete your studies successfully," he said. He also reaffirmed the state's commitment to supporting Delta students nationwide and urged them to stay disciplined and focused on their education. Comrade Newton Miracle, a student leader and Vice President of the National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU) at the University of Jos, thanked the Delta State Government and other stakeholders for facilitating the evacuation.
Chief Sunday Onoriode's relief over the safe evacuation reveals how quickly state governments must react when institutions close under threat. For the 34 students, this means dodging bullets only to face uncertainty about when—or if—they'll resume classes, a gamble no parent or guardian should have to make.
