ASUU STRIKE: THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITHDRAWS ITS DIRECTIVE TO VCS TO REOPEN UNIVERSITIES

The federal government has withdrawn a circular that asked vice-chancellors, chairmen of governing councils, and pro-chancellors to reopen for the resumption of lectures.

The National Universities Commission (NUC) announced the withdrawal in a circular issued on Monday evening, September 26.

According to reports: The circular with reference number: "NUC/ES/138/VII.64/136 was titled: "Re: Forwarding of Court Judgement and Enforcement of Order by the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Suit No.NICN/ABJ/270/2022. Withdrawal of Circular Ref: NUC/ES/138/Vol.64/135."

The circular, addressed to vice-chancellors and chairmen of governing councils, was signed by NUC Director, Finance and Accounts, Mr Sam Onazi, on behalf of the commission's Executive Secretary, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed.

"I have been directed to withdraw the National Universities Commission (NUC) circular Ref: NUC/ES/138/ Vol64/135, dated 23rd September 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 Consequently, the said circular stands withdrawn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 the 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 reads.