FG orders closure of Polytechnics for elections

Adamu Adamu, minister of education gave the directive days day after the National Universities Commission (NUC) ordered the closure of all universities until after the elections.

Idris Bugaje, Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), was asked to convey the directive to rectors and provosts of all polytechnics.

It read; “In view of concerns expressed on the security of staff, students, and properties of our respective institutions, the minister of education, Adamu Adamu, has, following extensive consultations with the relevant security agencies, directed that all polytechnics be shut down. And academic activities will be suspended between Wednesday, Feb.22 and Tues. March 14, 2023.”