New directives for the safe reopening of universities in Nigeria have been issued to Vice Chancellors by the National Universities Commission.
The NUC handed out the new directive on Tuesday, in a memo addressed to the vice chancellors, signed by the Director, Directorate of the Executive Secretary’s Office, Chris Maiyaki.
Universities were directed to conclude their resumption arrangements in line with the guidelines of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
The memo partly reads, “Universities should expect inspection visits from staffs of the commission and the Ministry of Education for on-the-spot inspections of physical facilities such as the lecture theatres, accommodation, healthcare facilities.
“Universities must continue to adhere to the safety protocols and the NCDC guidelines which are very much in force.”
The commission however warned Universities not to violate the full cycle of the semester system, consistent with NUC approved ‘Benchmark Minimum Academic Standard’ for any reason.
