News reaching this medium indicated that the Federal Government has asked vice-chancellors to reopen federal universities and resume lectures.
NOTM gathered that the FG gave the directive through the National Universities Commission (NUC) in a letter signed by the director, finance and accounts of the NUC, Sam Onazi on behalf of Abubakar Rasheed, executive secretary of the commission.
The letter was said to have been addressed to all vice-chancellors; pro-chancellors and chairmen of governing councils of federal universities.
“Ensure that ASUU members immediately resume/commence lectures; Restore the daily activities and routines of the various University campuses,” the letter reportedly reads.
Recall that the National Industrial Court of Nigeria on Wednesday ordered the Academic Staff Union of Universities to call off its ongoing nationwide strike.
ASUU had been on strike since February 14 demanding improved funding for universities, a review of salaries for lecturers, among other issues.
