The Minister of Training, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on Monday, urged scholars in Nigerian universities to stay on campus all through the deliberate national protests to steer clear of risking their lives.
The minister, during the appearing Government Secretary of the Nationwide Universities Fee, Chris Maiyaki, made this recognized in a letter addressed to Vice-Chancellors of universities.
Sure activists have organised a national protest slated for August 1 to ten, 2024. The deliberate protest has won traction on social media, trending beneath the hashtags ‘#EndBadGovernance,’ ‘#TinubuMustGo,’ and ‘#Revolution2024.’
The presidency and police government have referred to as on teenagers to quit the plan.
“The Honourable Minister of Training has directed that the eye of Vice-Chancellors of all Nigerian Universities be officially attracted to the plan through unknown teams to embark on national protests. The Federal Executive isn’t blind to the best of any Nigerian to non violent protest, however is worried concerning the protection of body of workers, scholars, and college attribute must there be any protest motion.
“Because of this, the Honourable Minister has directed that Vice-Chancellors of all Nigerian Universities must speed proactive steps to assure the safety and security of the college people, together with body of workers and scholars. As well as, Vice-Chancellors are to delight factor explicit statements to ensure body of workers and scholars in their protection. It is usually really useful that scholars stay on campus to concentrate on their educational interests to steer clear of publicity to any possible threat all through the deliberate protests.
“Please accept the renewed assurances of my highest considerations and best wishes.”
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