Mrs Nonye Oguama, the Principal Assistant
Registrar, Corporate Affairs, gave the directive in a statement on Wednesday in
Lagos.
“The move is to further check the spread of
the Coronavirus pandemic on campus.
‘’To check the spread of the dreaded disease
on campus, the University Senate has directed that all students vacate the
halls of residence latest by 12.00 noon on Thursday 15 July.
‘’No access will be granted to any student
afternoon on 15 July. The hostels will be locked indefinitely, therefore students
are advised to move all their personal effects at once.
‘’Lectures for the rest of the semester
will be delivered virtually with effect from July 26,” Oguama said in the
statement.
Oguama explained that the university
commenced physical classes at the end of May when the positivity rate of the
infection dropped to about one per cent.
She said that the university management had
continued to enforce the COVID-19 protocols in all the teaching and learning
spaces as well as the student halls of residence.
“In addition, the COVID-19 vaccination was
made available to the staff and students through the support of the
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council.
“Lately, some students have tested
positive. These students have been sent to the appropriate designated
facilities in the state and contact tracing has enabled us to identify those
who have had exposure and directed them to isolate.
“The situation is indeed worrisome,
especially noting the reluctance of the majority of students to comply with the
COVID-19 prevention protocols.
“To avoid the escalation of cases on
campus, the Senate at an emergency meeting held on Wednesday, July 14, approved
that all students vacate the halls of residence by 12.00 pm on Thursday
indefinitely,’’ Oguama said.
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