The National Universities Commission, NUC, has withdrawn its circular which ordered the immediate reopening of all public tertiary institutions in the country.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that the NUC had through a letter signed by its Director of Finance and Account, Sam Onazi, ordered all vice-chancellors; Pro-Chancellors and chairmen of governing councils of federal universities to resume academic activities.
But in another circular which was also signed by Mr Onazi, the NUC asked the vice-chancellors to disregard the initial letter.
The commission did not however state the reason for the withdrawal of the earlier circular.
The letter partly read, “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“Consequently, the said circular stands withdrawn.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,” Mr Onazi wrote.
