The University of Jos has scheduled April 13 for the resumption of its first semester examinations, which were suspended due to a violent attack in Jos North. Gunmen struck the Angwa Rukuba community on Sunday night, resulting in deaths and severe injuries, prompting the university to halt exams and allow students to go home. Emmanuel Madugu, Deputy Registrar of Information and Public Relations, confirmed the new exam date in a statement issued Friday in Jos. He explained that the decision followed a management meeting on April 3, which assessed the security situation and impact on student safety.
Academic activities will restart on April 7, ahead of the exams. Madugu stated that exams originally postponed from March 30 will be prioritized. Students are advised to contact their faculty's timetable officer for details. The university claims adequate safety measures have been put in place for staff and students.
A university rescheduling exams after a deadly attack suggests normalcy can be declared at the stroke of an administrative meeting. Emmanuel Madugu's assurance of safety does not erase the reality that students are returning to a community still reeling from violence. If the state cannot secure a local government area, the university's confidence may be more logistical than practical. For students, the cost of continuity might be measured in anxiety, not just academic performance.
