According to ANAEDOONLINE.NG, the National Universities Commission, Nigeria’s regulating body for higher education, has ordered the shutdown of universities nationwide to allow students to vote in the general elections of 2023.
The NUC said that the direction was based on the directive of the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, in a letter sent to the vice chancellors of all universities and the directors of inter-university centres.
The 2023 General Elections have been scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 25, 2023, for the Presidential and National Assembly, and on Saturday, March 11, 2023, for the Gubernatorial and State Assembly, respectively. This is well known to Vice-Chancellors of all Universities and Directors/Chief Executives of Inter-University Centers.
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“In view of the foregoing and concerns expressed on the security of staff, students and properties of the 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 be suspended between 22 February and 14th March, 2023.
“Consequently, Vice-Chancellors and chief executives of inter -university centres, 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 regurds for your understanding and unwavering cooperation”, the letter from the NUC read.
ANAEDOONLINE.NG reports that there have been calls from the public for closure of tertiary institutions to enable students to vote during the 2023 elections.
The data from the Independent National Electoral Commission reveals that over 26 million students are currently registered in it’s register.
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