FG Will Not Close UNIMAID Despite Boko Haram Activities- Minister

The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, has said the Federal Government will not shut UNIMAID despite terror activities taking place in and around the campus.

He said this on Friday  explaining that the government was not willing to truncate academic activities in the institution despite the security situation in the state.

He made this known during a condolence visit to UNIMAID, while commiserating with the school’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Njodi, and other top officials of he institution over boko haram
terrors.

“You demonstrate great courage and resilience to stay here to do your work despite the security challenges. We commend you and the government appreciates what you are doing; even to work in Maiduguri requires courage. Before I came here, I had thought of closing down the university, but after listening to the Vice-Chancellor and seeing what you are doing, I felt proud of you. The Federal Government will not shut down the university and we will provide you with all the necessary support,” the minister said.