by Akpene Jacob

The students of Benue State University, Makurdi Benue State earlier today protested over the planned new grading structure.

The students during the protest shut down the entrance to the school leading to the shutting down of the school till further notice by the school management.

A statement by the registrar of the School, Dr. Mrs. Mfaga Modom, said students are urged to vacate the campus latest 4.00 p.m. today, Monday, 2nd September, 2019.

The statement reads in full;

1) Following the closure of all the University entry gates by students on Monday, 2nd September, 2019 despite all entreaties by the University Management, the Vice-Chancellor/Chairman of Senate on behalf of the Senate of the Benue State University, Makurdi has approved the closure of the University with immediate effect to avoid further breakdown of law and order in and around the University campus.

2) Students are by this notice directed to vacate the campus latest 4.00 p.m. today, Monday, 2nd September, 2019.

3) Parents/Guardians of the students and the general public should please take note.

https://www.lasgidionline.com.ng/2019/09/breaking-bsu-closed-till-further-notice.html

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