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Nigerian universities are not set to re-open amid the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the Academic Staff Union of Universities has insisted.
Earlier, the National Universities Commission (NUC) had ordered universities to resume academic activities on January 18.
But ASUU is asking the federal government to review the decision, as more COVID-19 cases continue to be reported across the country
On Monday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1,244 new cases and three more deaths.
“Our concern is rooted in the safety of our members,” ASUU’s National President, Biodun Ogunyemi, said on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday.
“What happens to congested hostels, crowded classrooms? What flexible arrangements are in place? It is a situation of emergency. I’m not sure the Universities can cope.” He said.
When asked if e-learning was an option for universities, the ASUU President said the necessary infrastructure was not in place.
“We are aware that some universities are putting measures in place, with alternative learning models,” he said. “Some are even trying blended classes, virtual and physical.
“But these efforts are limited. They get to a point they can’t go further.
“ASUU has been talking about revitalisation since 2012. These are some of the areas where the assistance would have helped. Universities need huge funds to do this.
“People are saying start virtual classes, but more than 60 percent of our students will run into trouble – they can’t afford data or smartphones.”
Recall that the union recently called off a ten-month-old industrial action over demands related to salary structure and government support for universities.
Nigeria has lost N5.4 trillion to tax evasion by multinationals. This is according to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The FIRS chairman, Muhammad Nami who disclosed this on Monday […]
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