NUC: Order academic break to enable student vote in 2023 election

The National Universities Commission has ordered an academic break  of universities all university in Nigeria  to enable students to participate in the 2023 general elections, as many students are eligible voters and have completed their voters card registration and collection process.

In a letter addressed to vice-chancellors of all universities and directors of inter-university centres, the National Universities Commission stated that the break was based on an  order from the Minister of Education:  Adamu Adamu.

“As Vice-Chancellors of all Universities and Director/Chief Executive of Inter-University Centres are quite aware the 2023 General Elections have been scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 25, 2023, for the Presidential and National Assembly, and Saturday, March 11, 2023, for Gubernatorial and State Assembly, respectively.

“In view of the foregoing and concerns expressed on the security of staff, students and properties of our respective institutions, the Honourable Minister of Education, Mal. Adama Adamu has following extensive consultations with the relevant security agencies and instructed that all Universities and Inter-University Centres be  temporarily closed and academic activities be suspended from February 22 to March 14, 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 regard for your understanding and unwavering cooperation”, the letter from the NUC read.

The Information from the Independent National Electoral Commission reveals that over 26 million students are currently registered, so to enable  them vote, hence this break.

Please, all institute are strictly advised to adhere to the order from the National Universities Commission to avoid been probed and to allow eligible student perform their civil right .

LETTER FROM NUC TO ALL NIGERIA UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT.