The Kwara State Government at the weekend ordered the relocation of the staffs and students of state College of Nursing Sciences at Oke-Ode town (KWCONOO) to Ilorin following security unrest in parts of Kwara South and North senatorial districts of the state.
The development might not be unconnected with the last week attacks by bandits in Oke-Ode where over 15 people were killed while many residents were kidnapped.
The state governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq last Friday paid a condolence visit to the people and families of the victims in the ancient town.
Governor AbdulRazaq assured the residents of more protection so as to bring peace and development to Oke-Ode.
But, despite the assurance of the governor, the state school of nursing at Oke-Ode community was relocated to Ilorin .
A statement issued by the management of KWCONOO signed by AbdulHafeez Oyewole, Press Secretary, KWCONOO, the institution is now operating temporarily from the Institute of Technology (I.O.T), Mini Campus of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, after Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq approved the move.
The relocation, supervised by Provost Alhaji Olanrewaju AbdulQaudri, was completed between last Monday and last Wednesday.
The statement reads: “Academic activities have since resumed fully, with lectures ongoing for students of Nursing and Midwifery.
Addressing staff on the development, the Provost described the move as a necessary response to the emergency situation in Oke-Ode.
He urged teaching and non-teaching staff to remain committed despite the change in environment, while also charging students to adapt positively, maintain discipline, and stay security conscious.
During a tour of the new lecture halls, AbdulQaudri assured students of management’s continued support and encouraged them to remain focused on their studies.
The Provost expressed optimism that peace would soon return to Oke-Ode, paving the way for the College’s eventual return to its permanent site.
Hammed Shittu
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