CoronavirusEducationNewsNigeriaNUC Order Varsities To Reopen Jan 18

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The Vice-Chancellors of federal universities have been directed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence academic activities on January 18.

This in compliance with the directive of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.

In a statement by NUC Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration), Chris Maiyaki, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, said any further developments would be communicated to the institutions.

The Commission, however, directed officers on Grade Level 12 and below to remain at home for a period of five weeks as earlier directed by the Federal Government.

According to the NUC, the new directive became a necessary sequel to several enquires on the full import of the commission’s previous letter with Ref. No. NUC/ES/138/Vol.63/151 and dated December 23, 2020, on the issue.

He also noted that universities to safeguard lives by strictly adhering to the extant safety protocols and guidelines of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), which have been communicated severally to them through NUC circulars.

“I am to add that universities on the resumption of academic activities must under no circumstance violate the full cycle of the semester system, consistent with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards approved by the NUC, as well as other extant quality assurance standards and guidelines,” he said.

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