Abuja private University Opts For Virtual Learning As Abductions Rise

The management of a private institution in Abuja, Veritas University, has decided to introduce online learning following concerns raised by parents over security of students. The University located in Bwari axis of Abuja is owned by the Catholic Church. Recall that some schools shut down recently in Abuja over reports that some bandits operating in Niger State, including abducting students from schools, were sighted in some communities near the Federal Capital Territory. Although the university was on mid semester break as of the time, it had earlier postponed resumption indefinitely because of insecurity.

It was learnt on Wednesday that its management had decided to offer the online learning option to students whose parents were still raising fears over their safety on campus. The school authority had already issued a circular announcing the decision to offer online learning. Meanwhile the university’s Registrar signed a circular asking parents to decide whether their children would resume physically or virtually. “In consequence therefore, students and their parents, sponsors are free to decide whether to resume physically onsite in the university or to continue their lectures online.”