Date: 2020-03-21

Dear All,

This is to inform the entire University Community (both staff and students) that as part of measures to prevent the spread of the Corona virus (COVID - 19) in the country, the Federal Government through the National Universities Commission (NUC) has directed Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities to close their Institutions for one month with effect from Monday 23rd March, 2020.

Consequently, the acting Vice-Chancellor on behalf of Senate of this University, has approved the closure of the University until further notice.

All members of staff and students are hereby implored to continue to observe high personal hygiene and also abide by all other preventive measures as announced by the relevant agencies of Government.

Thank you.

Mohammed A. Shuaib.

Acting Registrar