The Federal Government, through the National Universities Commission (NUC) has ordered all vice-chancellors to re-open schools and allow students resume lectures.

This is coming seven months after the closure of academic activities in Nigerian Universities by members of Academic staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

In a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of the NUC, Sam Onazi, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the commission, Professor Abubakar Rasheed on Monday, universities were ordered to resume lectures with immediate effect.

The letter was addressed to all vice-chancellors; Pro-Chancellors and chairmen of governing councils of federal universities.

“Ensure that ASUU members immediately resume/commence lectures; Restore the daily activities and routines of the various University campuses”, the letter partly reads.

Thelagostimes recalls that the national industrial court of Nigeria had, last week Wednesday, ordered ASUU to call off its ongoing nationwide strike.