Gov AbdulRazaq sets up committee to probe Kwara Poly protest, directs Rector to step down pending investigation

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has announced a three-person panel to investigate the remote and immediate causes of the recent student protest at the Kwara State Polytechnic.

This is contained in a statement by Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, Hon. Commissioner for Tertiary Education and made available to newsmen in Ilorin on Wednesday.

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.

The committee has two weeks to submit its report to the Governor, while their terms of reference are: (1) to look at the remote and immediate causes of the protest and handling of same; (2) recommend ways to prevent such things in the future; (3) make further recommendations on the growth of the school.

The Governor has meanwhile directed the Rector of the 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.

The committee will engage with all relevant stakeholders on its assignment.