The Management of the Kwara State Polytechnic has declared a two-day lecture-free to mourn Ige Joseph, a student of the Electrical Electronics Engineering Department who died in a motorcycle accident last Tuesday.
Our reporter gathered that two others also sustained injuries.
The motorcycle accident occurred on old Jebba Road, Ilorin while the three students were going for lectures.
“Consequently, the Polytechnic Management has declared a 2- day lecture- free for all students to mourn the soul of the departed,” Halimah Garba, Kwara Polytechnic spokesperson said in a statement.
The Poly has announced a dire move to forestall similar future occurrences while addressing leaders and members of the Student’s Union Government.
The Rector, Dr. Abdul Mohammed said arrangements have been concluded to make available two luxurious buses (Soludero) that will be conveying students to and fro the mini campus to ease hardships that may occur on that route daily.
According to Garba, “The Management further stressed that the relocation of some part-time students to the mini campus was meant to create more conducive environment for learning and therefore pledged it’s continud commitment to protect the welfare of the students,” Halimah added.
Meanwhile, the two other students involved in the same accident have been confirmed stable and are well responding to treatment at the Hospital.
The Rector appealed to the students of the Polytechnic to remain calm, focus and conduct themselves in peaceful manner throughout their stay in the Polytechnic.
He advised the students to always avoid act that can tarnish the good image of the Polytechnic at all time.
He also assured parents, guidance and the general public that no efforts will be spared at ensuring the safety of all students within and outside the campus.
