Protest: Gov AbdulRazaq directs Kwara Poly Rector to step down

…sets up panel for investigation 

 By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin 

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has directed the Rector of Kwara Polytechnic, Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, to immediately step aside from his role until further notice, while the most senior Deputy Rector acts in his place in the interim. 

He also announced a three-person panel to investigate the remote and immediate causes of the recent student protest at the Kwara State Polytechnic. 

This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Tertiary Education Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu on Wednesday in Ilorin.

The committee is headed by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Bar. Senior Ibrahim Sulyman. Other members are the Commissioner for Environment Hon. Nafisat Buge and the Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare, Dr. Mrs Mercy Olufunke Shittu. 

According to the statement, the committee has two weeks to submit its report to the Governor, while their terms of reference are: to look at the remote and immediate causes of the protest and handling of same; recommend ways to prevent such things in the future and make further recommendations on the growth of the school. 

The statement added that the committee will engage with all relevant stakeholders on its assignment.