2023 Elections: NUC Orders Three Weeks break for Varsities

National Universities Commission (NUC), has ordered the closure of universities across the nation to enable students to participate in the 2023 general elections
In a letter addressed to vice chancellors of all universities and directors of inter-university Centre’s, 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 Directors/Chief Executives of Inter-University Centre’s 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 Centre’s 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 regards for your understanding and unwavering cooperation”, the letter from the NUC read.