The Federal Government has directed Vice Chancellors to immediately re-open all public Universities and allow students to resume lectures.
This directive came through the National Universities Commission (NUC), following the National Industrial Court ruling last week ordering the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off the over seven months of industrial action.
It was contained in a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of the NUC, Sam Onazi, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the commission, Professor Abubakar Rasheed.
The letter sighted by news correspondents read in part: “Ensure that ASUU members immediately resume/commence lectures; Restore the daily activities and routines of the various University campuses”.
Recall that the ASUU strike has been on since February 14 to press home the agitation for improved funding for universities, and a review of salaries for lecturers, among other issues.
