The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has announced a two-day shutdown in response to the planned nationwide protest scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
The decision, approved by Vice Chancellor Prof. Florence Obi, aligns with directives from the National Universities Commission (NUC).
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The shutdown, which affects all academic activities, means that lectures and exams slated for Thursday and Friday are cancelled.
The university’s entry gates will be closed, except for the main entrance, which will be heavily guarded by armed security personnel.
Students and staff are advised to avoid the university premises during the protest period.
Only those with approved university ID cards will be allowed entry through the main gate.
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