The Federal Government in a circular on Monday afternoon signed by the Director, Finance and Account of the National Universities Commission, NUC, withdrew the order.
The Nigerian government has withdrawn its circular which ordered vice-chancellors, pro-chancellors and governing councils to reopen federal universities.
The Federal Government in a circular on Monday afternoon signed by the Director, Finance and Account of the National Universities Commission, NUC, withdrew the order, Punch reports.
Though it did not explain reasons for the change in decision, the letter tagged, “Withdrawal of circular NUC/ES/138/Vol.64/135 dated September 23, 2022” 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“Consequently, the said circular stands withdrawn.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”
It was earlier reported that a circular tagged NUC/ES/138/Vol.64/135 was addressed to all vice-chancellors; pro-chancellors and chairmen of governing councils of federal universities ordering them to reopen universities.