The Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered the closure of all polytechnics in the country Ahead of the February 25 and March 11, 2023 general elections,
This was contained in a letter issued to newsmen by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu and signed by an official of the ministry, I.O Folorunsho.
The letter was addressed to the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Idris Bugaje.
The minister directed that the instruction be conveyed to rectors and provosts of all polytechnics and that academic activities should be stopped between February 22 and March 14, 2023.
According to the letter, the action became necessary in view of concerns expressed on the security of staff, students, and properties of our respective institutions.
The statement said the Minister of Education gave the directive after extensive consultations with relevant security agencies.
Meanwhile the National Universities Commission (NUC) had earlier ordered the closure of universities across the country within the same period to enable students participate in the February 25 and March 11 general elections.