The committee set by the Sokoto State government to investigate the May 12 unrest at the Shehu Shagari College of Education (SSCOE), has submitted its report to Governor Aminu Tambuwal.
Tambuwal, after receiving the report, noted the recommendations, also heard from various stakeholders and leaders on the need to reopen the college.
The governor assured the people that the government will implement the recommendations of the committee.
He said doing so will prevent a recurrence, not only in affected college, but in all tertiary institutions in the state. said doing so will prevent a recurrence, not only in affected college, but in all tertiary institutions in the state.
A statement by the governor’s media aide, Muhammad Bello, also appealed to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to find a common ground towards ending the prolonged strike.
“No issues are beyond resolution. We must, in the interest of our children and our country, find a common ground. There is give and take in negotiations, hence ASUU and the Federal Government should shift positions and accommodate each other so that students can return to school.”
