Covid-19 Second Wave: ABU Announces January 25 As Resumption Date

Ahmadu Bello University has fixed Monday, 25th January, 2021, as
the date for reopening of the institution for resumption of
academic activities.

This is contained in a statement dated January 12 made available
to Nairalaw signed by Mal. Auwalu Umar, Director, Public
Affairs Directorate.

The University spokesperson clarified that the resumption is
however “subject to further directives that may be issued by the
Federal and Kaduna State Governments.”

The statement reads in part, “The reopening of the Institution
was approved by the Senate of the University at its 501st (Special)
Meeting held today (12th January, 2021), and 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 (NUC) based on the advisory/clearance by the
Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 that Universities could reopen
as from 18th January, 2021 under strict observance of COVID-19
protocols.”

Mal Umar said the reopening of the University would be on
gradual phased basis. The first set of students to resume are all
graduating/final year students; 100 and 200 levels students; all
clinical medical students; all postgraduate students to be handled
virtually using online ICT supported blended teaching and learning
arrangement.

As for Second Phase, they include all other non-graduating
classes; 300 level in the case of 4-year degree programme; 300 and
400 levels in the case of 5-year degree programme; 300, 400 and 500
levels in the case of 6-year degree program me.

Mal. Umar said all Covid-19 protocols will be observed. “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 (UHS) 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.” The statement further
reads

Ahmadu Bello University has fixed Monday, 25th January, 2021, as
the date for reopening of the institution for resumption of
academic activities.

This is contained in a statement dated January 12 made available
to Nairalaw signed by Mal. Auwalu Umar, Director, Public
Affairs Directorate.

The University spokesperson clarified that the resumption is
however “subject to further directives that may be issued by the
Federal and Kaduna State Governments.”

The statement reads in part, “The reopening of the Institution
was approved by the Senate of the University at its 501st (Special)
Meeting held today (12th January, 2021), and 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 (NUC) based on the advisory/clearance by the
Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 that Universities could reopen
as from 18th January, 2021 under strict observance of COVID-19
protocols.”

Mal Umar said the reopening of the University would be on
gradual phased basis. The first set of students to resume are all
graduating/final year students; 100 and 200 levels students; all
clinical medical students; all postgraduate students to be handled
virtually using online ICT supported blended teaching and learning
arrangement.

As for Second Phase, they include all other non-graduating
classes; 300 level in the case of 4-year degree programme; 300 and
400 levels in the case of 5-year degree programme; 300, 400 and 500
levels in the case of 6-year degree program me.

Mal. Umar said all Covid-19 protocols will be observed. “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 (UHS) 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.” The statement further
reads