Students of the University of Jos have gained victory after the school management agreed to their demands.
This came after a peaceful protest earlier in the day, where students demanded better hostel conditions and payment of cleaners’ salaries.
The protest was sparked by the poor state of hostels and the non-payment of domestic staff for over seven months.
A student, Ibrahim Usman, said the situation was no longer acceptable, adding that the school must provide tools for cleaners to work effectively.
He also stated that the protest was necessary to get the attention of the school authorities.
In response, the Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Christopher Piwuna, addressed the students on behalf of the administration.
He admitted that the students’ complaints were valid and said steps were being taken to pay the cleaners immediately.
Professor Piwuna also apologized for the inconvenience caused by the situation and thanked the students for speaking up peacefully.
He assured the students that the administration is committed to improving their welfare and the general learning environment.
After the assurance, the students reopened the gates, and academic and social activities resumed on campus.
