Less than 24-hours to the proposed nationwide planned protest #Endbadgovernance in Nigeria, the management of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, has ordered the restriction of students’ movement to hostels and halls of residences.
DAILY POST reports that the Acting Registrar of the university, Comrade Ambrose E. Odiase, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Benin City.
Odiase said the order was 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
He said the authorities of the institution 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.
The statement said, “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.
“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 protest.”
Odiase, however, enjoined students to concentrate on the ongoing first semester examinations without any fear or intimidation.
Planned protest : AAU bars students, staff from travelling out of campus
