The authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, have announced the closure of the University until further notice over the coronavirus pandemic.
The Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, said that the closure was in compliance with the directives from the Federal Government as announced by Minister of Education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu.
Olarewaju said all students of the University have been directed to proceed on break, and those in the University’s halls of residence have been asked to vacate their hostels and go home.
According to him, “students are expected to be leaving their hostels and the campus beginning from Monday, 23rd March, 2020, latest by 5:00 pm.
.“In view of this, parents and guardians of our students are advised to ensure that their children and wards comply fully with the order”, he said.
Olarewaju said the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede has also announced the suspension of all local, national and international conferences, seminars or workshops, scheduled to hold in the University, until further notice.
He implored the organisers of such conferences to bear with the Management and join hands with it to have a healthy and safe environment.
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