Nigeria’s Education Minister Mr Adamu Adamu
By NewsBits
The Federal Government said it has directed the closure of universities within the country for three weeks for the conduct of the coming elections. The National Universities Commission (NUC) disclosed this in a letter addressed to Vice-Chancellors of all universities and directors of inter-university centres.
Chris Maiyaki, NUC’s Deputy Executive Secretary (administration) said the directive followed an order by Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education. Maiyaki said all universities in the country are to be shut from February 22 to March 14 to allow students to participate in the general elections.
“As Vice-Chancellors of all universities and Directors/Chief Executives 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,” the statement reads.
“In view of the foregoing and concerns expressed on the security of staff, students and properties of our respective institutions, the Honourable Minister of Education, Mal. Adamu has, following extensive consultations with the relevant security agencies, directed that all Universities and Inter-University Centres be shut down and academic activities are suspended between February 22, and March 14, 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 Wednesday February 22, 2023 to Tuesday March 14, 2023. Please, accept the renewed assurances of the Executive Secretary’s highest regard for our understanding and unwavering cooperation.”
