Evacuation of students of Jos varsity by state govts
Anambra Govt expands evacuation process of indigenes in Jos
[From CHINEDU NWAFOR, Abakaliki]
Anambra Government said it has expanded efforts towards evacuation of indigenes of the state in Jos, Plateau State, who wish to return home, following renewed hostilities in the area.
Recall that the State government had made arrangements for the evacuation of students of Anambra State origin studying in University of Jos in Plateau State.
A statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr Don Adinuba at the weekend, said the safety of every Anambra person everywhere in Nigeria and beyond was of paramount importance to the State Administration.
“Such persons should go to the GUO Motors station in Jos where officials of the Anambra State Liaison office from Abuja would identify them and, in conjunction with GUO Motors management, arrange for their immediate travel,” the statement added.
The statement further added that, “Governor Willie Obiano has directed the State Liaison office in Abuja to monitor round the clock the safety of all Anambra students at the University of Jos, the NTA TV College, Jos, the College of Accountancy, Jos, the School of Forestry, Jos, the National Film Institute, Jos, and the Veterinary Institute, Jos.
“Every report is to be dispatched to him directly through electronic means and to the Secretary to the State Government for immediate action”.
