BY YUNUSA BUNU, OCTOBER 18, 2022 | 02:59 PM
The University of Maiduguri has fixed Wednesday, October 26, 2022 as the official resumption date for academic activities after a protracted strike of about eight months.
The announcement was made by Filibus Yamta Mishelia, the director senate and academic matters of the varsity.
'We are pleased to inform all staff, students and members of general public that the Senate of the University of Maiduguri had at a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, 18" October, 2022 directed that academic activities resume on Wednesday 26" October, 2022 in the University of Maiduguri.
'We, consequent upon this development, urge that students return to the University on Wednesday 26 October, 2022 as academic activities including tests and General Studies Examinations will commence on Monday 7" November, 2022 unfailingly,' the statement read.
The director also wished all students safe return to the University and successful completion of the Second Semester 2020/2021 Academic Session.
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