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The management of the Ahmadu Bello University , Zaria in Kaduna State has disclosed the institution will on Monday , January 25 th, 2021 be reopened for commencement of academic activities.
However , the Director of Public Affairs of the ABU, Mallam Auwal Umar, added in a statement that the resumption date was subject to review by the Federal Government .
The statement titled , ‘Ahmadu Bello University fixes January 25 for reopening ,’ said the resumption date was approved by the Senate of the University at its 501 st ( Special) Meeting on Tuesday.
The statement read , “The 2019/ 2020 academic session would be completed based on the adjusted calendar as approved by the Senate .
“The decision to reopen the University followed the suspension of ASUU strike, and the directive by National Universities Commission based on the advisory / clearance by the Presidential Taskforce on COVID – 19 that Universities could reopen as from 18 th January 2021 under strict observance of COVID – 19 protocols . ”
It added that the reopening of the university would be on a phased basis .
The statement disclosed that the first phase of resumption would include , all graduating / final-year students , 100 and 200 levels students , all clinical medical students and all postgraduate students to be handled virtually using online ICT -supported blended teaching and learning arrangement .
The second phase , the statement added , would comprise all other non -graduating classes, 300 level in the case of four -year degree programme , 300 and 400 levels in the case of five -year degree programme as well as 300 , 400 and 500 levels in the case of six – year degree programme .
It added that “It should be noted that all non- pharmaceutical COVID – 19 protocols would be strictly observed anywhere on campus and every student must submit online an undertaking to abide by all the COVID – 19 protocols both within and outside the Campus. Students who failed to complete and submit this form online will not be able to print their exams card .
“In addition , the University Management would , within the limit of its resources, support the University Health Service with the provision of Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE) and a Holding Bay to ensure safe handling of any suspected cases .
“ Equally , Management would take all necessary actions to strengthen the security architecture of the University and assure the University community of adequate safety and security. ”
Fatimah Oyesanmi
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