University Delays Academic Year Due to Food Shortage

The Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology in Bor has suspended the opening of the 2025 academic year due to a lack of food for students. This decision was made by the university’s administration and was announced on Monday.

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Reason for the Delay

The delay is a result of the contractors’ failure to supply food to the university. According to Maluak David Mayen, Secretary General of the Students’ Union, the university has a responsibility to ensure that all students have access to adequate nutrition and welfare services while on campus. Unfortunately, the contractor responsible for providing these services is facing difficulties in fulfilling their commitments due to inadequate financial resources.

Impact on Students

The suspension of the academic year will cause inconvenience to students who were expecting to start their studies. However, the university is actively seeking alternative solutions to ensure that students’ needs are met during this period. The Students’ Union is engaging with the university administration to resolve the issue and find a way to reopen the university.

Official Statement

Dr. James Augustino Majak, Academic Registrar of the university, issued a circular on Monday suspending registration at all levels and interviews for first-year students until further notice. The circular stated that the start of registration, interviews, and commencement of first-semester lectures for the academic year 2025 have been postponed until further notice.

Efforts to Resolve the Issue

The Students’ Union and the university administration are working together to find a solution to the food shortage problem. They are exploring alternative options to ensure that students have access to adequate nutrition and welfare services. The university is committed to providing a conducive learning environment for its students, and they are working hard to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Conclusion

The delay in the academic year is a setback for the students of Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology. However, the university’s administration and the Students’ Union are working together to resolve the issue and find a way to reopen the university. The university is committed to providing quality education and adequate welfare services to its students, and they will do everything possible to ensure that the academic year starts as soon as possible.