By Busari Kabirat
Prof Tahir Mamman, who is the Minister of Education, has urged all Nigerian Universities’ Vice Chancellors to make sure that there is maximum security and safety for all their students and staffs.
This was in a signed statement on Monday by Chris Maiyaki, the Acting Executive Secretary National Universities Commission, made known that students are to remain on campuses and focus on their studies so as to avoid exposure to any potential danger during the planned protests.
Statement reads, “The Federal Government is not unaware of the right 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 Honourable Minister has directed that vice-chancellors of all Nigerian universities should take pro-active steps to ensure the security and safety of the university community, including staff and students.
“In addition, vice chancellors are to please issue specific statements to assure staff and students of their safety. It is also advisable that students remain on campus to please accept the renewed assurances of my highest considerations and best wishes.”
