By Jimmy Jackson
The University of Calabar has advised students of the institution against participating in the plan nationwide protests or to allow themselves to be used to foment trouble on campus.
In a press release signed by the Registrar of the University, Mr Gabriel Egbe on Monday, July 29, 2024, it stated that the University shall remain open for normal academic activities. However, 1st and 2nd August, 2024, are declared lecture and examination free days.
“That all the gates, except the main gate will be closed on the 1st and 2nd day of the planned protest being 1s and 2nd August, 2024.
“That there will be restriction of movement around the campus on the first two days of the planned protest.
“That it is mandatory for all staff and students to wear their ID cards while on Campus for ease of identification.
“That the Medical Centre will remain opened and all health workers and other essential service providers will be on duty throughout the period of the protest.
“Management wishes to assure all staff and students of adequate security measures to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free academic. The statement added