The Federal Government has withdrawn the order mandating vice-chancellors of universities to reopen universities.
It had on Monday through the National Universities Commission (NUC), in a circular ordered vice-chancellors, pro-chancellors, and governing council to re-open federal universities.
However, on the same day, the NUC issued another circular, tagged NUC/ES/138/Vol.64/136, in which it withdrew the order.
“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,” the circular, signed by the Director, Finance, and Account of the NUC, Sam Onazi, read.
“Consequently, the said circular stands withdrawn.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 letter was tagged “Withdrawal of circular NUC/ES/138/Vol.64/135 dated September 23, 2022”.
Recall that before this order, the National Industrial Court (NIC) in Abuja had ordered ASUU to call off its seven months strike,which the union appealed through its counsel, Femi Falana.
