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Occupants of UNIJOS ‘Village hostel’ protest for light.

On the 12th of February, 2021, students of the village hostel University of Jos came out in numbers to protest, having had enough of the deaf ears paid to them by management on the issue of the lack of light in the hostels since resumption.

According to them, since their return to the hostels, rounding up to almost four weeks, there had been no power supply leading to lack of water also. Many attested that since laying complains to the management, ‘nothing had been done’. It was alleged that they were asked to contribute for wires and cables to fix the light.

On reaching the school environment, staff and students coming from outside were not allowed to come in as the gates were locked and students were both seated and standing outside with drums and sticks hitting and singing.

When asked what would happen after, if the protest didn't yield positive results, one student said they would be back by Monday the 15th of February to protest again.

They found it necessary to note that it was a peaceful protest, and they were not fighting, all they needed was light in the hostels.

Comments

Terdoo Naze said…
Light is necessary but protests in Jos do not always end well. I hope this ends peacefully.
Unknown said…
the whole system is setting us up to fail... we're not even asking for us to be taught well, just electricity & water and they can't provide... omo
Sewuese_writes said…
Like... It is just so heartbreaking. This system has failed us 💔
Unknown said…
Thumbs up to all who are out there agitating...for freedom comes only by struggle.

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