According to SaharaReporters, the management
of Bayelsa state-owned university, Niger Delta
University, NDU, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma,
in Southern Ijaw council area has been shut
down indefinitely the institution, citing unruly
attitude of students.
The management of NDU approved that all
undergraduate students must wear a uniform
while on campus which has led to a series of
protests by the students who have rejected the
imposition.
According to the shutdown notice, “Everyone
has been asked to vacate the school premises
before 3 pm today to forestall breakdown law
and order.”
The school had ordered all its students to
procure and start wearing uniforms while on
campus.
The vice-chancellor of Niger Delta University,
Amassoma, Bayelsa State – Prof. Samuel G.
Edoumiekumo gave the order in a memo on
Monday.
According to a memo seen by SaharaReporters,
all affected students will buy the uniforms at a
cost of between N30,000 and N20,000.