The Federal Government has reversed its order that asked all public tertiary institutions in the country to go back to work.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) had earlier today issued a circular which ordered the immediate reopening of the institutions.
A letter signed by the NUC’s Director of Finance and Account, Mr Sam Onazi, had ordered all vice-chancellors, pro-chancellors and chairmen of governing councils of federal universities to resume academic activities.
However, in a sharp twist, another NUC circular, also signed by Onazi, told the vice-chancellors to disregard the initial letter.
The circular said, “I have been directed to withdraw the NUC Circular Ref: NUC/ES/138/Vol.64/135, and dated September 23, 2022 on the above subject.
“Consequently, the said circular stands withdrawn.
“All pro-chancellors and chairmen of governing councils, as well as vice-chancellors of federal universities, are to please note.
“Further development and information would be communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
“Please accept the assurances of the Executive Secretary’s warmest regards.”
The commission did not state the reason for the volte-face.
