By Precious Oham
The Honourable Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has directed that all universities in the country to shut down and academic activities be suspended between 22nd February to 14th March 2023.
This was contained in a circular issued to universities by the National University Commission signed by the Deputy Executive Director (Administration), Chris Maiyaki, in Abuja.
The circular reads: “In view of the foregoing and concerns expressed on the security of staff, students and properties of our respective institutions, the Honourable Minister of Education, Adamu 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 22nd February and 14th March 2023.”