Management shuts down Federal University Lokoja indefinitely

The management of Federal University Lokoja has shut down the university indefinitely, following continuous protest from the students.

The school’s closure was disclosed in a circular issued on Thursday by Dr. Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie, Registrar and Secretary to Council, and copied Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command Director, DSS Kogi State.

The students commenced the protest on Monday following the killings of their colleagues by a trailer that rammed into the school shuttle bus, killing seven people instantly.

The circular reads, “Following the unfortunate loss of the lives of five students to a tragic trailer accident at Felele city centre on Monday, 17 February, 2025, students have barricaded the gates of the university despite magnanimous interventions from the the State Government as well as frantic efforts and appeal by the University Management for calm.

“Accordingly, arising from the advice of the State Security Agencies and to forestall further loss of lives, the Vice-Chancellor after due consultation with Management, has decided on behalf of Senate, that the University (both campuses) be closed down Indefinitely within one hour of release of this circular.

“Students are therefore, to vacate the campuses on/or before 12 noon today, Thursday, 20th February, 2025. Please note for strict compliance.”