FGN directs polytechnics to close for election
Like all universities in the country, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has directed all Polytechnics nationwide to shut down until after the forthcoming general election.
The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, directing the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Bugaje to communicate to Rectors and Provosts of polytechnics.
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The letter, which was signed by Mr I. O Folorunsho, for the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, and dated Feb. 10, was obtained by newsmen in Abuja on Monday.
”In view of concerns expressed on the security of staff, students, and properties of our respective institutions, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, after extensive consultations with the relevant security agencies, directed that all Polytechnics be shut down.
”And academic activities will be suspended between Wednesday, Feb.22 and Tues. March 14, 2023,” the letter reads.
The minister had urged the NBTE boss to communicate the above to all the institutions under his regulatory functions.
Neptune Prime recalls that in preparation for the 2023 general election, the National Universities Commission (NUC) with the directive of the Minister of Education ordered all universities in the country to effect a three weeks holiday period between the 22nd of February and the 14th of March, 2023 when the election will be conducted to enable students to exercise their civic rights.
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