Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has ordered the immediate closure of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, following a protest by students over the continued use of the institution as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp.
The decision, according to government sources, was taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard lives and property within the polytechnic community after tensions escalated on campus. Students reportedly staged the protest in opposition to the school’s decision to host the NYSC orientation exercise, citing concerns over disruption to academic activities and the use of school facilities.
The protest is believed to have stemmed from a disagreement between the students and the management of the institution over the arrangement, which would see the polytechnic serve as a temporary orientation camp for corps members. As the situation intensified, authorities intervened to prevent a possible breakdown of law and order.
Prior to the governor’s directive, the management of Kwara State Polytechnic had announced a three-week break for students, effective Monday, January 19, 2026. The break was intended to allow for the smooth conduct of the NYSC orientation programme and to reduce the risk of unrest on campus.
With the governor’s order, the institution is expected to remain closed until further notice, while security agencies and relevant stakeholders assess the situation and work towards restoring calm.
Blessing Anolaba
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