Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has evacuated over 34 students of the state’s origin from the University of Jos (UNIJOS), following the recent security crisis in Plateau State. The Governor assured them of safety and continued support.

At their reception in Asaba yesterday, the state’s Director of Protocol, Chief Sunday Onoriode, who commended the swift intervention that was approved by the Governor, through his Executive Assistant on Students Affairs, Comrade Ezekiel Okoh, noted that the evacuation became necessary, following the closure of the University by the school authority.

Onoriode thanked God that students of the state’s origin returned home safe and sound, and described the development as a testament to proactive governance and effective coordination.

He said, “It is an unusual time for Nigeria, especially in that part of the country, but 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.”

The students’ representative and Vice President of the National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU), University of Jos Chapter, Comrade Newton Miracle, described the evacuation as “challenging but timely.”

He was happy that the Governor, working with stakeholders and transport operators, mobilized logistics to move the students out of the troubled zone.