by Christiana Gokyo, Jos

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Tanko Ishaya, has expressed dismay with the continuous encroachment into University land by land grabbers, which is threatening to halt work on the erection of a perimeter fence around the university.
According, to him, the project is being sponsored by the Federal Government through TETfund, and hopes the issue will be addressed soon to ensure its completion.
This was made known when the Management of the University, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, visited the Plateau State Police Command and the office of the Department of State Services both in Jos recently.
While in a bid to better protect the lives and property of Staff and Students of the University of Jos, the VC revealed that the institution has strengthened ties with the Security Agencies in Plateau State.
Prof. Ishaya noted that the purpose of his visit was to appreciate the leadership of both Security Agencies for their continuous efforts in ensuring that the University as well as the entire State remains peaceful.

He charged for greater synergy with the Security Personnel and appreciated their unwavering commitment to issues of peace, safety and harmonious coexistence, and assured that the University will provide the necessary support and information needed to make their work easier.
In responding, the Plateau State Police Commissioner, CP Okoro Julius Alawari, assured that officers and men of the Force are determined to maintain a serene and tranquil atmosphere that will guarantee peaceful coexistence and socio-economic growth in the State.
According to him, the Force has trained its personnel on ways of applying both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches, wherever applicable, and is open for collaboration with the citizens in this regard.
While at the Plateau State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS), the Director, Department of State Services (DSS), Plateau State Command, Albert Ogbole, assured of the Agency’s support, and specifically promised to partner with the University in its security coverage in the build-up to the next edition of the NUGA Games being hosted by UNIJOS next year.