A powerful rainstorm and hours-long downpour on Wednesday inflicted extensive damage across the Federal Polytechnic, Idah, leaving roofs torn away, walls cracked and windows smashed. Several lecture halls, laboratories and students’ hostels were among the buildings hardest hit by the storm.
Dr. Yakubu Usman, the Rector of the institution, described the event as “a terrifying experience for the Polytechnic at such a time as this,” and said management is still gauging the full cost of repairs. “We are saddened by the high level of destruction caused by the storm,” he added. “So far, with the level of destruction, only Federal Government intervention can bring the institution out of this situation faster.”
Deputy Rector (Academics) Associate Professor Muhammad Yusuf, Director of Works and Services Engr. Fajilade Adeniyi, Director of Physical Planning and the Dean of Student Affairs joined the Student Union Government leadership in surveying the damage.
They reported that strong winds ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and shattered windows across campus. Engr. Adeniyi noted that power outages followed the storm, further disrupting classrooms and laboratories in the affected departments.
Students whose hostels were flooded or partially destroyed say they have been forced to stay away from campus until repairs are made.
“It was devastating; the majority of us never saw this coming,” said Sherifat Abubakar, an HND student.
“Some of us have been forced to stay at home because this natural disaster destroyed key facilities. We urge the institution management, governments and concerned citizens to come to our aid so we can resume academic activities without further delay.”
Dr. Usman assured that the Polytechnic will “do everything possible to provide the necessary support to the affected facilities,” but stressed that external assistance will be critical to restoring campus infrastructure and ensuring students can return to their studies safely.
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