The regulatory agency for universities in Nigeria, the National Universities Commission has ordered a closure of universities across the country to enable students to participate in the 2023 general elections, The PUNCH reports.

In a letter addressed to vice-chancellors of all universities and directors of inter-university centres, the NUC noted that the directive was based on the directive of the minister of education, Adamu Adamu.

“As Vice-Chancellors of all Universities and Director/Chief Executive of Inter-University Centres are quite aware the 2023 General Elections have been scheduled to hold on Saturday 25th February 2023, for the Presidential and National Assembly, and Saturday 1st March 2023 for Gubernatorial and State Assembly, respectively.

“In view of the foregoing and concerns expressed on the security of staff, students and properties of the our respective institutions, the Honourable Minister of Education, Mal. Adama damu
has following extensive consultations with the relevant security agencies, directed that all Universities and Inter-University Centres be shut down and academic activities be suspended between 22-* February and 14th March, 2023.

“Consequently, Vice-Chancellors and chief executives of inter -university centres, are by this Circular requested to shut down their respective Institutions from Wednesday 22nd February 2023 to Tuesday 14th March 2023.

“Please, accept the renewed assurances of the Executive Secretary ‘s highest regurds for your understanding and unwavering cooperation”, the letter from the NUC read.

The PUNCH reports that there have been calls from the public for closure of tertiary institutions to enable students to vote during the 2023 elections.

The data from the Independent National Electoral Commission reveals that over 26 million students are currently registered in it’s register.

Moh247:



Zombidiots are exited over everything

Awon new voters

ASUU under NUC are strategic partners with INEC. especially returning officers

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Moh247:



Zombidiots are exited over everything

Awon new voters

ASUU under NUC are strategic partners with INEC. especially returning officers



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AcuraZDX:


Is everything alright at home?

Why are you triggered over a mere news?

Moh247:


Stop projecting your problem to others if you have problem at home sort it

Political section is meant for everyones comment

IDeyNL:


But why aren't you happy about this news? Isn't this supposed to be a commendable advice to enable students participate actively in the election?

IDeyNL:


But why aren't you happy about this news? Isn't this supposed to be a commendable advice to enable students participate actively in the election?

AcuraZDX:


You are really pained by the news.

So Students coming home to vote is a problem for you and your fellow minions?

I just hope you guys don't run to Scream Court to get an injunction 😆😆

Moh247:


It has being the practice since INEC were formed

ASUU - Returning Officers
NURTW - Logistics partner
NYSC - AdHoc staffs

So exactly is news here

Ogbuefi2020:

Has universities ever been shut down, that's the question. I voted as a university student in 2011 and school was not shut down during election period

Moh247:



I know you are a kid but this isn't news

This as being the practice since

Far back 2006/2007

Moh247:



I know you are a kid but this isn't news

This as being the practice since

Far back 2006/2007

AcuraZDX:


Your father is a kid.

EMPEROROFDONBAS:

but this very one pain u no be small