The University of Jos has introduced free shuttle buses to facilitate the transportation of students and staff within the institution.
This decision was made in response to the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Ishaya Tanko, announced this development in a circular signed by the Senior Deputy Registrar, Abdullahi Abdullahi.
The circular, dated June 8, 2023, stated that the shuttle buses would operate on designated routes within Jos, the state capital, on all days except Sundays. The initiative aims to alleviate the transportation challenges faced by the university community.
It said “The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Ishaya Tanko has considered the hardship faced by the Staff and students of the University of Jos, occasioned by the petrol subsidy removal. While the Federal Government is making consultation with stakeholders on palliative measures, the Vice Chancellor has approved the deployment of shuttle buses to transport staff and students to and from the University campuses.
“This is in a bid to ease the transportation difficulties being encountered by staff and students, especially during the period when the Second Semester Examinations for the 2020/2021 Academic Session will be conducted.
Consequently, management has approved that the shuttle buses will be stationed at some strategic locations and ply the following routes on round trip basis.
“Plateau Private -Tina Junction-Angwa Rukuba -University Staff Quarters Gate -Bauchi Ring Road-Naraguta Campus.
“Polo roundabout-St Murumba-Faringada- Naraguta campus
“British America Overhead bridge-Old JUTH-Bauchi Road-Bauchi Road campus.
“Departure times from each of the approved departure points are 7:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 6:00 pm daily except on Sundays”.
The University urged members of the University community to note that only staff with valid ID cards and students with evidence of payment and Valid ID cards will be allowed to board the buses.
