The National Universities Commission, Nigeria’s regulating body for campuses, has ordered the closure of universities across the nation to allow students to vote in the 2023 general elections.
The NUC stated in a letter to vice-chancellors of all institutions and directors of inter-university centres that the direction was based on the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu’s mandate.
“As Vice-Chancellors of all Universities and Director/Chief Executive of Inter-University Centres are quite aware the 2023 General Elections have been scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 25, 2023, for the Presidential and National Assembly, and Saturday, March 11, 2023, for Gubernatorial and State Assembly, respectively.
“In light of the foregoing and concerns expressed about the security of our respective institutions’ staff, students, and properties, the Honourable Minister of Education, Mal. Adama Adamu, has directed that all Universities and Inter-University Centres be closed and academic activities be suspended between February 22 and March 14, 2023.”
As a result, Vice-Chancellors and chief executives of inter-university centres are urged by this Circular to close their respective institutions from Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 until Tuesday, March 14th, 2023.
“Please appreciate the Executive Secretary’s reiterated pledges of his highest appreciation for your understanding and unflinching cooperation,” the NUC letter said.
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