PHOTOS: ‘How can you read here and fail?’ – Reactions trail UNIJOS renovated library

December 7, 2019 1:47 pm

PHOTOS: 'How can you read here and fail?' - Reactions trail UNIJOS library

The management of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has unveiled its newly renovated library and the edifice is a sight to behold.

Pictures of the architectural splendour were shared online on Friday, by a Twitter handle (@WeJosRock), and it got quite a number of Nigerians talking on the microblogging platform.

University of Jos Library, Permanent Site!#BeautyFromAshes pic.twitter.com/FaAarMv5Mp

— WeJosRock (@WeJosRock) December 6, 2019

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The institution’s main library complex, housing learning resources of six faculties, got burnt during a fire incident on October 8, 2016.

In October 2016, UNIJOS Library got burnt, along with thousands of books. In 2017, Buhari approved N720 million for renovation and an opportunity for a world class library. Ladies and Gentlemen, the project is complete and ready for inauguration. pic.twitter.com/sssHJFRj8A
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— ᴏᴠɪᴇ ™🇳🇬 (@OvieAli) December 7, 2019

The federal government had promised to rebuild the burnt library complex.

The pledge had also covered the restoration of lost academic materials through the intervention of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).

Below are some photos of the renovated library:

Here are some reactions below:

I cant believe this is Noah’s ark…
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— Sledge-King (@mandonglahom) December 6, 2019

I might just consider a Masters program in Jos, just so I can use this library well.

— Cha Bororo® is back. (@mizmysteeq1) December 7, 2019
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Honestly, but for that developmental fire, how would we have known that tiles would fit that building with such ecstatic beauty like this? Not to talk of those obsolete antiquities in that library in the name of books.
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— Bulus Atsen (@ByAtsen) December 6, 2019

This VC is the best thing That has happened to university of Jos yet. I wish he could get another tenure.. And to think some pple wanted to kpai him when he assumed office. When God has a purpose for you nobody can stand in your way! Oga do and come and be governor!

— Kangmillonaire ? (@S_kangmi) December 7, 2019

The current governing council headed by Prof. S.S. Maimako are setting a good precedence.
Many governors and administrators ought to borrow a leaf from him.
God bless Unijos

— Paulo (@PaulShantz1) December 6, 2019