FG Shut Down Universities So That Students Can go Home and Vote . see more details below.
GoldenNewsNg reports that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has directed the closure of Universities from February 22 to March 14.
SEE MEMO BELOW
MINISTERIAL DIRECTIVE ON THE CLOSURE OF ALL UNIVERSITIES AND INTER UNIVERSITY CENTRES DURING THE UPCOMING 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS
As Vice-Chancellors of all Universities and Directors/Chief Executive of Inter University Centres are quite aware, the 2023 General Elections have been scheduled to hold on Saturday 25 February 2023, for the Presidential and National Assembly, and Saturday 1% March: 2023 for Gubernatorial and State Assembly, respectively, In view of the foregoing and concerns expressed on the security of staff, students and properties of the our respective institutions, the Honourable Minister of Education, Mal. Adamu Adamu has following extensive consultations with the relevant security agencies, directed that all Universities and Inter University Centres be shut down and academie activities be suspended between 22% February and 14° March, 2023.
Consequently. Vice-Chancellors, as well as Directors/Chief Executives of inter-university centres, are by this Circular requested to shut down their respective Institutions from Wednésday 22′ February 2023 to Fuesday 14% March 2023.
Please, accept the renewed assurances of the Execufive Secretary’s highest regards for your understanding and unwavering cooperation
Chris J. Maiyaki
Depoty Executive Secretary (Administration)
For: Executive Secretary