Categories
AFNewsNG Logo
Education Special Report

UPDATE: Why FG Withdrew Order Mandating Universities To Reopen Revealed

Faith Ukanwa

Sep 27, 2022

UPDATE: Why FG Withdrew Order Mandating Universities To Reopen Revealed
The possible reason why the Federal Government changed it's mind on universities reopening amid the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), have been revealed.

READ ALSO: COVID-19: NCDC confirms 22 new COVID-19 cases | SEE LOCATIONS

ALL FACTS NEWSPAPER had reported that the Federal Government on Monday, through the National Universities Commission (NUC), released a circular dated September 23, mandating vice-chancellors, pro-chancellors, and governing council to re-open federal universities.

READ ALSO: US Govt Reviews Ban On Visas For Nigerians |SEE LATEST DECISIONS

However, the NUC issued another circular dated September 26, withdrawing the previous circular ordering the universities to reopen.

READ ALSO: Oxford Dictionary Adds 'Mammy Market', 'Amala', Other Nigerian Words To Glossary

Speaking to Daily Post, a senior official in the Ministry of Education who pleaded anonymity said; "the circular was withdrawn to allow for more negotiation between government and the ASUU following the ongoing invention by the Speaker of the House of RepresentativesÔÇØ.

READ ALSO: Education and Empowerment

Recall that the National Industrial court had ordered ASUU to call of the strike and return back to school pending when the suit before the court is determined. ASUU however refused the judgement and filed an appeal.

Related Stories

""

— Faith Ukanwa

Join the Conversation

Signed in as Member