The resumption of academic activities in Nigerian public universities after suspension of a nine-month-old industrial action by Academic Staff Union of Universities is suffering a major setback.
This is because National Universities Commission (NUC) has ordered Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian universities to stop academic activities amid rising COVID-19 cases.
A circular signed by Chris Maiyaki, Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration) called for stoppage of classrooms, hostel accommodation, conferences and seminars and closure of universities awaiting further instructions.
“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”, he said.
On December 22, the federal government ordered civil servants on GL 12 and below to stay at home for five weeks.
