By Salisu Shittu, Jos
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong, has appreciated his Kebbi State counterpart Governor Atiku Bagudu, for not evacuating students of the State from the University of Jos.
Governor said this in his statewide broadcast to tye people of the State, on the recent happenings of mayhem that bediviled it.
He said he thanked friends of Plateau State from far and near who sent words of encouragement and played various roles in calming nerves as well as refuting false narratives about the wrong perceptions and exaggeration of the situation.
“Specifically, I wish to thank the Governor of Kebbi State His Excellency Atiku Abubakar Bagudu who led a delegation of the Progressives Governors Forum to condole the State and make donations to victims.
“At the same time, he demonstrated exemplary solidarity by declining to join the panic rush of evacuating students from the University of Jos by some State Governments.
“His approach of confidence building and collaboration affirms the fact that Plateau State still remains a home to all,” he said.
Governor Lalong, assured parents of students studying at the University of Jos that, his administration is working with the University authorities to ensure the safety of their wards as soon as the school reconvenes.
“In the same vein, I have assured the management of the NYSC that the Government will partner with them to guarantee the safety of Corps members posted to the State,” he said.
