Ekiti govt evacuates stranded students from Plateau

The Ekiti State government has evacuated stranded students of the University of Jos(UNIJOS) Plateau State capital who are indigenes of the state over recent killings of residents in the area.

The government’s decision followed a security breach in Jos and other parts of Plateau State leading to the killing of some students, a development which forced the University to shut down the institution until further notice.

The commissioner for Information, Mr Akin Omole, in a statement, on Monday, noted that no fewer than 28 students arrived Ado-Ekiti, the state capital from Plateau, on Sunday.

He added that the evacuation was approved by the governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi in view of the administration’s commitment to the welfare and security of residents both home and abroad.

Omole said, “the operation was carried out with the support of security agencies who provided adequate security cover for the journey from Jos all the way to Ado-Ekiti. All the young Ekiti sons and daughters are in good health and delighted to be reunited with family members alive and well.

“The sensitive mission sanctioned by the State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, was led by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth and Student Matters, Mr Moses Ademiloye, who safely returned to Ado-Ekiti, Sunday night, with the young indigenes.

“On hearing of the plight of the stranded young Ekiti indigenes, Governor Fayemi spared no cost in facilitating the logistics and security required for their safe evacuation in line with the government’s commitment to the welfare, safety, and security of all Ekiti indigenes at home and abroad.”

Speaking, one of the students, Aina Tolulope, commended the governor for the gesture of bringing them back home considering the level of the security breach in Plateau State and the suspension of academic activities in UNIJOS.

According to her, “I am very happy to be home, and I am proud to be from Ekiti State and happy that we have a governor who goes the extra mile to ensure no one is left behind. He has demonstrated expertise in governance and shown himself to be a father and a loving person. Thank you Governor Fayemi.”

The government of Ekiti State remains committed to safety, peace, and security in the state, and helping Ekiti indigenes outside the state to the best of our abilities.

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