The unrest forced the management to announce the suspension of academic activities and shutdown of the university on Wednesday. The meeting, presided over by the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ehwrudjakpo, at the Government House, Yenagoa, agreed that the portal for the payment of school fees be reopened. “The meeting also endorsed the prohibition of indecent and indiscriminate dressing by students, with all faculties directed to enforce their respective dress codes and other regulations as spelt out in the 2015 students’ handbook. In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, NDU, Prof Samuel Edoumiekumo, described the misunderstanding as unfortunate and urged the students not to allow themselves to be used by disgruntled politicians. Responding on behalf of the students, Proctor Joshua-Ebi appreciated the state government for its quick intervention.

Source: Punch July 08, 2021 23:15 UTC