The authorities of the University of Jos have denied reports on some social media platforms allegedly that the recent unfortunate demise of a student of the university was due to negligence and certain deficiencies associated with her treatment in the university clinic, describing such reports as misleading.
A statement issued by the University authorities and posted on the University’s Alumni Social Media platform, Telegram, by the Senior Deputy Registrar Information and Publication, Abdullahi Abdulahi says no student or Staff of the University has passed on in the University Health Centre within the past one year
The statement reads in part: “Management wishes to state categorically that no Student or Staff of the University has passed away in the University’s Health Centre within the past year but that a specific incident involving a female Student, Miss Nankling Samuel, who was admitted to the Clinic, due to a health crisis related to Sickle Cell Anemia. Despite the best efforts of the Medical team at the Centre, Miss Nankling’s condition did not improve, prompting a referral to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), where she later tragically passed away.”
The University authorities then went in to offer her deepest condolences to the family of Miss Nankling Samuel, a 300 level Student of the Department of Political Science, saying the university considers the loss of such a promising Student as a profound tragedy.
The authorities further explained that it has since directed the Students Affairs Directorate to reach out to the family to convey the University’s sympathies and offer them support during this difficult time preparatory to a formal condolence visit by members of Management.
On the recent protests by students of the Institution which led to the closure of entrances into the University and disrupted activities on campus, the statement says the University Administration has engaged with representatives of the Student body so as to address their concerns and grievances believing that through open dialogue and constructive engagement, all issues affecting the Students will be resolved amicably.
“Following discussions with the Student representatives, it was agreed that the University Administration will take immediate steps to address pressing issues such as the provision of water and the renovation of essential utilities within the campus..
“Additionally, matters that require more time for resolution will be handled through established procedures and channels as the University remains committed to the well-being and welfare of all its Students and Staff”, the statement further reads.
Meanwhile the authorities have reassured members of the general public that the University remains open and fully functional for all Academic and Administrative activities.
“Students of the University are strongly advised to exercise caution and avoid being swayed by mischief-makers seeking to sow discord within the University community”.
They say students can always obtain accurate information about the University from official University communication channels or their designated representatives.