Ododo To Immortalise Slain Students Of Kogi Varsity, Assured Of Improved Security
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
Kogi state governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo on Wednesday promised to immortalize two slain students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, James Anajuwe and Caleb Musa by their abductors.
A press statement by Ismaila Isah, the Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor that was made available to newsmen revealed government plan when the governor met 29 students of the university who were rescued from their abductors sequel to attack on the tertiary institution and took away 31 students on the 9th of May, 2024.
Usman Ododo assured the students and the management of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara of improved security on the university campus.
The statement by the Kogi state governor image maker reads in parts : In a move to restore confidence and demonstrate the commitment of his administration to the safety and security of students and educational institutions in the state, the Governor promised to complete the perimeter fencing of the university within 16 weeks and ensure full security surveillance of the campus with the capacity for round-the clock emergency response by security agencies.”
Governor Ododo said he would work with the management of the university to consistently review the security architecture of the school and make improvements where necessary in line with the safe school initiative of the state government, stressing that nothing will deter his administration from making education accessible to the teeming population of young people in the state.
Governor Ododo further restated his commitment to a safe learning environment in all parts of the state adding that no effort will be spared to defeat criminal elements wherever they are found in the state.
During the visit to the University, Ododo inspected the University Senate Building, new male and female hostel projects and the University Demonstration Farms.
In his remark, the state commissioner for education, Honourable Wemi Jones commended the Governor for the decisive steps taken to rescue 29 of the 31 abducted students.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the two students, James Anajuwe and Caleb Musa who were killed by the abductors before the completion of the rescue operation in June, assuring that the government will prevent a repeat of the unfortunate incidence in the university.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Vice Chancellor of CUSTECH, Professor Abdulrahaman Salawu expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for the fatherly role he has continued to play in the lives of the students since their abduction and after their release from captivity as well as his support for the families of the deceased students.
He promised the cooperation of the university management with the administration of Governor Ododo to ensure speedy development of the university.
