The Federal Ministry of Training has directed all Vice Chancellors in universities throughout the nation to ensure the safety of their workers, college students and infrastructures of their respective establishments.
The directive was contained in a round on Monday, signed by the Appearing Govt Secretary of the Nationwide Universities Fee (NUC), Dr. Chris Maiyaki forward of the proposed nationwide protest slated for August 1, 2024 over financial hardship within the nation.
Maiyaki who acknowledged the best of residents to peacefully protest additionally expressed fears in regards to the potential for the protest to snowball into violence.
The round titled: “Pressing Preparations for the Safety and Security of College Workers, College students and Property Throughout the Proposed Nationwide Protests”, adopted the directive of the Minister of Training, Prof. Tahir Mamman.
It reads, “The Minister of Training has directed that the eye of Vice- Chancellors of all Nigerian Universities be formally drawn to the plan by unknown teams to embark on nationwide protests. The Federal Authorities isn’t unaware of the best of any Nigerian to peaceable protest, however is anxious in regards to the security of workers, college students and college property ought to there be any protest motion.
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“Consequently, the Honourable Minister has directed that Vice-Chancellors of all Nigerian Universities ought to take proactive steps to make sure the safety and security of the college group, together with workers and college students.”
NUC additionally really helpful that Vice-Chancellors ought to situation particular statements to guarantee the workers and college students of their security.
The round additionally suggested that college students stay on campus to give attention to their educational pursuits to keep away from publicity to any potential hazard in the course of the deliberate protests.
