The National Universities Commission (NUC) has Ordered all universities in Nigeria should go on break from February 22 to March 14, to enable students participate in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. Kukuruku News gathered that a circular to that effect was signed by the Deputy Executive Secretary, Dr Chris Mayaki and release to all vice-chancellors.
The NUC stated that the directive was given by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu.
“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 view of the preceding and concerns expressed on the security of staff, students and properties of our respective institutions, the Honourable Minister of Education, Mal. Adama Adamu has prior to extensive consultations with the relevant security agencies, directed that all Universities and Inter-University Centres be shut down and academic activities be suspended between February 22 and March 14, 2023,” the information reads in part.
