ODAHIEKWU OGUNDE, Yenagoa
The Bayelsa State government has restored normalcy to the state-owned Niger Delta University, Ammasoma.
Students of the institution went on the rampage on Tuesday following the closure of the school fees online portal as well as the decision of the school management to introduce uniforms for them.
Rising from the last round of meetings directed by Governor Douye Diri which were presided over by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo in Government House, Yenagoa, it was agreed that the portal for the payment of school fees be reopened.
A statement on Thursday issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Doubara Atasi, highlighted other resolutions reached at the meeting to include payment of 70% of school fees at the beginning of every semester.
It added that the remaining 30% is to be paid before the commencement of second semester’s exams, while year one students are required to make full payment of all fees to enable them to have their matriculation numbers.
It also endorsed the prohibition of indecent and indiscriminate dressing by students, directing all faculties to enforce their respective dress codes and other regulations as spelled out in the 2015 students’ handbook.
On the issue of suspension of Student Union Government, it was resolved that the school authority should allow the formation of the body at the beginning of the upcoming new academic calendar.
Earlier in his charge to the students, the Deputy Governor reminded the students that their primary objective remained to acquire degrees and good character that will enable them to eke out a living after graduation.Â