The University of Calabar, UNICAL has directed its non-teaching staff to resume work tomorrow, Friday 27 November 2020 with cutlasses, hoes, brooms and buckets in other to clear grasses, sweep offices as well as keep the environment clean.
The directive contained in a letter with reference number UC/Reg/CIR/68 signed by the varsity’s registrar Amb. Gabriel Egbe said the sanitation exercise was mandatory for all the staff to participate, adding that all offices and departments must be cleared of the wastes and grasses.
It went on to note that the exercise will be supervised by the Registrar and Deputy Registrars.
“It has been observed that most offices and their surroundings have been overtaken by weeds and other debris. This condition is not only unhealthy to the workers, but also unconducive for efficiency. As members of this community, it would be proper not to overlook our filthy environment in the course of discharging our official duties.
“To this effect, the Registrar has directed all non-teaching staff of the University to report to duty on Friday 27th November, 2020 with their cutlasses, hoes, buckets and brooms, and should be casually dressed to fully participate in the sanitation exercise.
“All Faculty/Institute officers and other Senior Administrative staff In the various Departments, Units and Centers are to coordinate this exercise and ensure full compliance by all the staff.
The memo further cautioned against non-compliance, stressing that it would be viewed seriously.