Olu Samuel

The authority of the Federal University,Lokoja has announced the indifinite closure of the institution

This followed unfortunate loss of the lives of five students to a tragic trailer accident at Felele city centre on Monday, 17” February , 2025 and the subsequent students demonstration leading to the gates of the university being barricaded by the rampaging students on Wednesday.

A circular issued on Thursday and signed by the Registrar and secretary to the council, Rebecca Okojie stated that the closure became necessary to prevent further lose of lives following the students protest.

“Despite magnanimous interventions from the the State Government as well as frantic efforts and appeal by the University Management for calm.

Accordingly, arising from the advice of the State Security Agencies and to forestall further loss of lives, the Vice-Chancellor after due consultation with Mangement has decided on behalf of Senate, that the University (both campuses) be dosed down INDEFINITELY within one hour of release of this circular.

Students are therefore, to vacate the campuses on/or before 12 noon, today, Thursday, 20” February, 2025. Please note for strict compliance. ° The