Ahead of the planned nationwide protest, the Minister of Education Tahir Mamman has directed vice-chancellors of universities to take proactive steps to ensure the security and safety of the university community, including staff and students.
A Statement by the acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) Chris Maiyaki has asked vice-chancellors to issue specific statements to assure staff and students of their safety.
In light of this, “the Honourable Minister has directed that Vice-Chancellors of all Nigerian Universities should take proactive steps to ensure the security and safety of the university community, including staff and students.”
Furthermore, vice-chancellors are asked to make particular announcements to reassure faculty, staff, and students about their safety. Additionally, it is advised that students stay on campus to concentrate on their academic goals in order to minimise their exposure to any potential threat during the scheduled protests.
The statement advised that students remain on campus to focus on their academic pursuits to avoid exposure to any potential danger during the planned protests.
It said the Federal Government is not unaware of the right of any Nigerians to peaceful protest but is concerned about the safety of staff, students, and university property should there be any protest action.
