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The National Universities Commission, NUC has directed all universities in the country to close down and suspend their academic activities from 22nd February to 14th March 2023.
A circular signed by the commission’s deputy executive secretary, Chris J. Maiyaki said the directive is necessary to ensure the security of staff, students, and institutions' properties as well as enable students take part in the elections.
The circular said, "As vice-chancellors of all universities and Directors/Chief Executive of Inter-university centers are quite aware, the 2023 general elections have been scheduled to be held on Saturday, 25th February 2023, for the Presidential and National Assembly, and Saturday, 11th March 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, Malam Adamu Adamu has, following extensive consultations with the relevant security agencies, directed that all universities and Inter-University Centres be shut down and academic activities be suspended between 22nd February and 14th March 2023.
"Consequently, Vice Chancellors, as well as Directors /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.”
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