The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says normal academic activities will resume on Oct. 12, after six months of break following the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic which affected the economies and social life all over the world.
A statement issued on Saturday by the Director, Media and Publicity, NOUN, Mr. Ibrahim Sheme, said the decision to resume normal academic activities followed the recent decision of the Federal Government on re-opening of all academic institutions.
Sheme, quoted the university Registrar, Mr. Felix Edoka, as advising the staffers to strictly abide by all the known COVID-19 safety protocols while at work.
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He further quoted the Registrar as saying that breach of COVID-19 protocols would not be tolerated by the institution.
According to him, the Registrar had informed all deans, directors and heads of unit to ensure compliance with both the resumption and the safety measures.
The statement added: “It is noteworthy that NOUN students were able to continue with their studies from home during the six-month lockdown.
“The university, being an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institution, requires no classroom attendance.”
