This was confirmed in a statement signed by Mr. Adegbenro
Adebayo, the Deputy Director, Corporate Communications and Protocol of the
university, on Monday in Akure.
The statement stated, “The Senate of the Federal University
of Technology, Akure, at its meeting of Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, has given
approval for the resumption of academic activities from Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
“By this notice, students are expected back on campus on
Monday, Jan. 18, 2021,” the statement read.
He, however, warned that students should not return to
campus, under any guise, before the date of resumption.
According to him, in view of the current COVID-19 pandemic,
all returning students are advised to strictly adhere to all safety
precautions, protocols and guidelines put in place by the university.
He tasked students to come with their facemasks which must
be worn at all times in and around the university.
“The wearing of face masks and rule of social distancing
will be strictly enforced, while the university will provide sanitizer and
handwashing points at strategic places across the campus.
“However, students are also advised to come with their
personal hand sanitizer,” he said in the statement.