The Federal Government on Friday directed vice-chancellors of universities to suspend academic activities involving large crowds on campuses over the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
The directive was given by the Deputy Executive Secretary in charge of Administration at the National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki. He also ordered the suspension of conferences and seminars in the universities.
Orders were also given that the universities should remain closed during the intervening period, pending further directives by the government on the time for reopening of schools.The directive came just three days after the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) suspended its nine-month strike.
Maiyaki said: “Vice-Chancellors are to please note that the directive is part of the measures approved by Mr. President to mitigate the second wave of COVID-19 in the country.
He also directed civil servants on Grade Level 12 and below to work from home effective from Wednesday as a result of the spike in COVID-19 cases in the country.
“The affected officers are expected to perform their duties from home while those on GL13 and above should strictly adhere to the extant preventive measures, including maintenance of physical distancing, regular washing of hands, and/or sanitizing of hands, wearing of face masks, and reducing the number of visitors to offices.”
