The Federal Government has ordered Vice-Chancellors to re-open Universities and commence Academic activities immediately.
The directive was issued through the National Universities Commission (NUC) 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 issued on Monday was addressed to all Vice-Chancellors, Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of Governing Councils of Federal Universities.
He said; “Ensure that ASUU members immediately resume/commence lectures; Restore the daily activities and routines of the various University campuses.’’

CEOAFRICA had reported that the National Industrial Court of Nigeria on Wednesday, ordered the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off its ongoing Nation-wide strike.
ASUU had also filed 14 grounds of appeal to challenge the order.