PRESS RELEASE BY THE IMMEDIATE PAST SUG PRESIDENT OF FUTA "POPE JERO" AS REGARD THE IMPASSE IN FUTA COMMUNITY

The darkest place in hell is reserved for those people who are neutral in term of crises "The comatose rocking futa community is whichntly detrimental to the most Populated and the major stakeholder of the University which is the students.

 The Primary aim for the Establishment of the University is to Enhance the growth of the country by equipping more young minds with Education which is the the most lethal weapon to change the world. It must be clearly stated that other aims are crucial such as Employment,Development etc " there can't be a university without the students." It will be unwise for the students to stand in the position of judging either the JAC nor University Management because our judgement has not and will not bring peace to our University.

It is quite unfortunate to know that" Where two Elephants are fighting, it's the grass beneath that takes the lion share of the suffering" "We can't antagonize and influence at the same time " John Maxwell

The progress of the University must be the responsibility of both the management, staff and students of the University. We will not sit and watch this issue to continue like this at the detriment of the students. FUTA is a federal University and as such we will yearn until the federal government intervene into futa crisis especially the attention of the Commander in chief of all forces.

I believe at this point we are left with no option than to make our agitation known to the federal government by our facial participation in a peaceful protest with the presence of the media, security personnel and other important agencies that can help to communicate the voice of the students to the appropriate quarters as we are carefully watching as the issue get skyrocketing beyond where it was and our demand is that "WE WANT TO RESUME".

 I believe every student in Futa has been enjoying peace without any form of truncation in our academic calendar. Futa students over the years have also been regarded as the most peaceful students in Nigeria and as such I want to appeal to security agencies not to be political about the issue on ground as our decision today will determine our destination tomorrow.

 The University management has announced 3rd of Jan as our resumption date, I implore all the students of Futa to adhere and seize this as an opportunity for us to be able to converge in masses so as to be able to air our grievances with the support of our union leaders in ensuring we restore back peace to our University. I believe my position will not be crucified by any of the parties concerned but to see the position as a progressive way of bringing Normalcy back our University.

 I also want to implore all the alumni of Futa not to leave their Alma mater at this crucial moment as we will be needing their support in this struggle for the students which are the reason for the Establishment of the University.

Signed
 FOWOBAJE OLUWASEUN G POPE JERO
SUG PRESIDENT 2015/2016
VOX POPULI VOX DEI