The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife has ordered the closure of the University, following the National Universities Commission (NUC) directive; This was announced in a statement released by the Registrar of the University, M. I. Omosule (Mrs.), stating that the university will be closed for a period of three weeks (February 22nd – March 14th) to allow students and staff members participate in the upcoming general elections. The decision was taken following a directive from the NUC and a meeting of the University Senate held on 15th February 2023 . Below is the Special release :
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Our Ref.: RO 2/Vol.VII/292
OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY
ILE-IFE, NIGERIA
SPECIAL RELEASE;
MINISTERIAL DIRECTIVE ON THE CLOSURE OF ALL UNIVERSITIES AND INTER-
UNIVERSITY CENTRES DURING THE UPCOMING 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS
Following the directive from the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Senate of the University at its special meeting held on Wednesday, 15th February 2023 has directed that the University be shut down from Wednesday, 22nd February to Tuesday, 14th March 2023.
This is to enable staff and students to participate in the forthcoming general elections which are scheduled to hold on Saturday, 25th February for the Presidential/National Assembly and on Saturday, 11th March 2023 for the Gubernatorial/State Assembly respectively.
Consequently, Staff and Students are expected to stay away from classes during the period.
Members of staff on essential services are required to be at their duty posts.
Staff and Students are expected to resume on Tuesday, 14th March 2013.
Thank you.
M. I. Omosule (Mrs.)
Registrar and Secretary to Council