THE management of Veritas University, Abuja, has shut the institution over security threats in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The development followed a directive by the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for the closure of all schools in Abuja due to fears of attacks by bandits.
READ ALSO:
Insecurity: Lawan blocks moves to impeach Buhari, PDP senators stage walkout
Nigerian government shuts down Abuja school over insecurity
Insecurity: NSCDC orders 24-hour watch on hydro dams in Niger State
The university has accordingly postponed examinations for 100-level students.
In a statement released on Wednesday by its Public Relations Officer, Enuwa Obekpa, the university explained that it had successfully completed the 2021/2022 academic session.
Parts of the statement read: “The Management of Veritas University wishes to notify the general public that the University has successfully completed the 2021/2022 academic session.
“However, due to the current security tension and the directives of the Minister of the FCT for the closure of schools in Abuja, examinations for our 100-level students shall be conducted at a date to be announced later.
“Candidates seeking admission into Veritas University for the 2022/2023 academic session are encouraged to visit the University or the university’s website to obtain an admission form. All correspondences may be forwarded to the following emails.”
Veritas University is a private tertiary institution located in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja.
It was founded in March 2002 by the Catholic Church in Nigeria.
Sinafi Omanga is a multimedia journalist and researcher with the International Centre for Investigative Reporting. He has a keen interest in humanitarian reporting, social justice, and environment.
Twitter handle:
@OmangaSinafi
Email:
[email protected]