-Called for genuine and concerted efforts by individuals and stakeholders in proffering solutions.
In a press release signed by the Branch Chairman
Aleni, Alex Luke, and Secretary Kevin Kyolbok Guyit, NAAT described the recent
carnages in Jos and environs as a dastardly act and very worrisome considering
its impact on the university community and the society at large.
NAAT presented nine-point recommendations which if
implemented will go a long way in protecting lives and the University Community
as a whole.
PRESS CONFERENCE
LET
US STOP THE KILLINGS AND LET LOVE LEAD
Being a press statement by the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT),
University of Jos branch on the recent crisis that consumed the lives of some
citizens of Plateau State, Country Nigeria, staff, and students of University
of Jos in August 2021
Fellow citizens of Plateau State, it is with great
pain and sorrow that NAAT University of Jos Branch joins all other concerned
individuals and groups in condemning the recent crisis that claimed the lives
of innocent citizens of this country and some harmless staff and students of
the University of Jos in particular.
We are aware of the unfortunate and recurring
incidences witnessed in the state and by large the nation in recent time and so
the need for genuine and concerted efforts by concerned individuals and
stakeholders in proffering solutions.
NAAT as scientists and technologists cannot apportion
any blame but strongly condemn in totality the killing of a fellow human being
for whatever reason besides the law. NAAT, therefore, put up and across cogent
suggestions and recommendations for the way forward.
No doubt the country, the state, and the University of
Jos, in particular, have suffered a great setback round the clock. It is on
this premise that NAAT with a heavy heart condoles with the country, the state,
and the University of Jos for the loss of lives of some citizens, staff, and
students respectively.
PRAYERS:
The state
government should at all costs live up to its responsibilities to the people of
the state in the area of protection of lives and properties.
These can be improved upon by collaborating with the
Security agencies in providing and stationing security personnel at strategic
locations and flashpoints at all times and not only at times of crisis.
The state should put in its budget the dualization of
British America/Farin Gada Road to ease traffic.
The security agencies must go after perpetrators of
such attacks immediately where destruction of lives and properties are
recorded; people want the perpetrators to be brought to book and not promises.
The security agencies should step up her intelligence gathering and treat as important and urgent all information and alerts of security threats to nip such in the bud.
The University of Jos on her part should sensitize her
staff and students at all times on security matters and the need for vigilance.
The university should collaborate with transporters to establish Campus Taxis (Commuter cars and buses) for members of the university community and her environs.
The illegal motor packs opposites the Bauchi Road campus
of the University must be relocated immediately to avoid gathering of
hoodlums/Criminals.
The security and welfare committee in the University
must meet regularly to review the security situation and report findings and
other suggestions to the management who in turn shall act accordingly to nip
all ugly situations in the bud.
All appropriate authorities handling security matters
must at all cost be guided by the constitution and the fear of God.
Finally, NAAT commends the efforts by the Federal, State,
Jos Nort5h Local Government, the University management, and her surrounding
community Leaders in curtailing/curbing the crisis so far and also urges them
to still be more proactive towards guaranteeing peace, justice, and equity in
the state and the University in Particular.
Thank you and God Bless.
Aleni, Alex Luke
Kevin Kyolbok Guyit
(Chairman)
(Secretary)
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