The Eastern Highlands Provincial Administration will assist the University of Goroka in its reconciliation exercise, says Administrator Solomon Tato.
“We are ready to assist the University facilitate reconciliation, we cannot do much as the University has its own law,” Tato said.
Following the student fight at the campus last week, were 44 students were injured and treated, with the UOG Academic Senate suspending classes for two weeks giving time for students to recover.
“The situation happened within the campus, I thank Police for maintaining the situation when it spilled over to the main town,” Tato said.
“We offer our sympathy to the students who were affected because of what has happen.”
The University is located in the Eastern Highlands capital, Goroka.
Picture source: Radio NZ.