By Ummi Ismaeel, Minna
Authorities of Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Niger State has announced Wednesday, February 17, 2021 as official resumption date for the continuation of 2019/2020 academic session.
The university’s Registrar, Mr. Amos Nmadu Kolo, in a statement advised all students, on resumptuion, to adhere strictly to the coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols without which they would not be allowed access into the campus.
“Based on the mandate of the University Senate at its 454th meeting, the management wishes to inform all students that FUT, Minna will re-open for normal academic activities on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021.
“Consequently, all students are hereby advised to start their journey back to the campuses with effect from Wednesday, 17th of February, 2021 as academic activities will commence immediately.
“Students should adhere strictly to all Covid-19 protocols to curtail the spread of coronavirus in the university as students are expected to wear their face mask and to maintain social distances where applicable.
“In line with this, wearing of facemasks on both Gidan-Kwano and Bosso road Campuses and as well effective use of the COVID-19 non-pharmaceutical facilities provided by the university are mandatory for all students,” according to the statement.
The registrar also directed to the students to log on to the university website, complete and download letters of undertaking to comply with all COVID-19 protocols as directed by the school management.
While wishing all students safe return and peaceful resumption of academic activities, the registrar advised them to ensure compliance with all COVID-19 preventive measures as disciplinary actions would be taken against defaulters.
