Varsity students won’t be returning to school despite the suspension of a 9-month strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU.
This is as a new directive issued by the National Universities Commission, NUC has ordered Vice-Chancellors to suspend academic activities due to the spread of COVID-19.
The directive which was contained in a circular signed by NUC Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration), Chris Maiyaki, said classrooms, hostel accommodation, conferences and seminars should be suspended in accordance to COVID-19 protocol of prohibition of large gatherings.
It further directed that Universities are to remain closed pending further directives by the Federal Government on the re-opening of schools.
“Vice-Chancellors are to please note that the directive is part of the measures approved by Mr. President to mitigate the second wave of Coronavirus infections in the country.
!The affected officers are expected to perform their duties from home while those on GL 13 and above should strictly adhere to the extant preventive measures, including maintenance of physical distancing, regular washing of hands and/or sanitizing of hands, wearing of face masks and reducing the number of visitors to offices,” it said.
Nigeria is currently experiencing its second wave of COVID-19, with the country experiencing more new cases than ever. The over 5,000 new cases recoded last week was the highest weekly figure ever.
