The Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered the Vice Chancellors of Striking Universities to reopen schools and resume lectures with immediate effect.

According to a letter signed by the Director of Finance and Accounts of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Sam Onazi, on behalf of its Executive Secretary, Professor Abubakar Rasheed, the FG addressed all Vice Chancellors, Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of Governing Councils of Federal Universities to ensure that ASUU members will resume schools and commence lectures immediately.

The letter also ordered that the daily activities and routines of the various university campuses be restored.