The development comes a week after issuing a similar directive through the National Universities Commission for the closure of all universities in the country.
The Nigerian Government on Monday directed all polytechnics in the country to shut down until after the forthcoming general elections.
The development comes a week after issuing a similar directive through the National Universities Commission for the closure of all universities in the country.
The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, directing the Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Bugaje to communicate to Rectors and Provosts of polytechnics, The News Agency of Nigeria reports.
The letter, signed by Mr I. O. Folorunsho for the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu and dated February 10, was issued in Abuja on Monday.
“In view of concerns expressed on the security of staff, students and properties of our respective Institutions, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has, following extensive consultations with the relevant security agencies, directed that all Polytechnics be shut down.
“And academic activities will be suspended between Wednesday, Feb. 22 and Tues. March 14, 2023,” the letter reads.
The minister had urged the NBTE boss to communicate the above to all the institutions under his regulatory functions.