Ahead of the proposed nationwide protest, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has directed Vice Chancellors to ensure the security and safety of staff and students in their domain.
This is according to a circular issued by the Acting Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, dated July 28 in Abuja.
The minister also urged students to remain on campus and focus on their academic pursuits so as to avoid exposure to any potential danger during the planned protests.
“The Federal Government is not unaware of the rights of any Nigerian to peaceful protest but is concerned about the safety of staff, students, and university property should there be any protest action.
“Consequently, the minister has directed that vice chancellors of all Nigerian universities take pro-active steps to ensure the security and safety of the university community, including staff and students.
“In addition, they are to please issue specific statements to assure staff and students of their safety.
“It is also advisable that students remain on campus to focus on their academic pursuits so as to avoid exposure to any potential danger during the planned protests,” the circular reads.
