“Suspend all Academic Activities for Elections”- FG Tells NUC
The National Universities Commission, NUC, under the directives of the Federal Government has ordered the closure of all universities and inter-university centers for elections
The commission stated that the directive was contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration), Chris Maiyaki.
According to the statement, the reason for the closure is to ensure the safety of the students and university workers at large during the elections, hence ordering the close down of schools between February 22nd and March 14.
The Commission said the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, gave the directive in a letter addressed to vice-chancellors of all universities after consulting relevant security agencies.
The statement reads
“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.
“Given the foregoing and concerns expressed on the security of staff, students, and properties of our respective institutions, the Honourable Minister of Education, Mal. Adama 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 and chief executives of inter-university centers, are by this Circular requested to shut down their respective Institutions from Wednesday 22nd February 2023 to Tuesday 14th March 2023.
“Please, accept the renewed assurances of the Executive Secretary ‘s highest regard for your understanding and unwavering cooperation”, the letter from the NUC read.
However, there had been calls for closure to enable students to participate in the 2023 elections.
The data from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC reveals that over 26 million students are currently registered.
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