...Others Monday, January 25

NSUKKA----The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, has announced that academic activities for the remaining 2019/2020 session would commence on January 18, 2021, for the postgraduate students, while undergraduates would resume on Monday, January 25.

This was the fallout of the 404th emergency meeting of the Senate of the University held on Tuesday, this week.

These were contained in a statement on the UNN's official website by the Registrar, Dr. Chris Igbokwe, on Friday.

The Senate also said that all COVID- 19 safety protocols as prescribed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, must be strictly observed by both the staff and students of the institution, even as the students must wear face masks and have personal hand sanitizers before entering their hostels, classrooms and offices.

The UNN further said that students would make use of ICT tools such as mails, WhatsApp, text messages and phone calls in learning to avoid overcrowding.

The statement read in part, "Students are expected to utilize the handwashing materials provided in designated places in the University to wash their hands properly as they gain entry and depart various places.

"Students must comply with social distancing rules.

"Students are advised to strictly observe hostel rules to avoid overcrowding in the hostels.

"Students are to use ICT tools such as official emails, WhatsApp, text messages and phone calls to avoid overcrowding.

"Infrared thermometers will be provided to check the temperature of students before entry into hostels and lecture halls. Students with temperature above tolerable levels or exhibit other symptoms of corona virus will be referred to the University’s medical facilities."