UNILORIN Announces Phased Physical Resumption

The management of the University of Ilorin, on Friday, has announced a phased reopening of the institution for academic activities beginning from January 25

This was contained in a press statement by the institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, titled, ‘Phased resumption of classes’, on Friday.

The statement read, “In furtherance to the virtual resumption of academic activities at the University of Ilorin on January 11th, 2021 and compliance with the directive of the Federal Government, the University management has announced a phased reopening of the institution for the formal resumption of academic activities beginning from January 25th, 2021.

“Our students and their parents are expected to strictly comply with the phased resumption schedule, as we intend to strictly enforce the timetable as itemized below:

“Phase 1: 25th January 2021 – Return of students with outstanding 1st Semester examinations who will return home after their examinations.

“Phase 2: 1st February 2021 – Final Year and Postgraduate students come into campus

“Phase 3: 15th February 2021 – 100 level students come into campus

“Phase 4: 1st March 2021 – All other students come into campus.

“Parents should please note that if any child/ward tests positive to COVID-19, he/she would be sent back home to self-isolate and continue to receive lectures virtually.

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“All students will sign an agreement that if anyone tests positive to COVID-19, he/she would be sent back home to self-isolate and continue to receive lectures virtually. In case such students miss any examination, the make-up examination would be arranged for them

“Virtual lectures that commenced on 11th January 2021 will continue even after physical resumption of classes.”

Akogun, in a telephone conversation with our correspondent, said measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of students and staff.

“The University management has provided handwashing facilities in all students’ areas, such as Lecture Theatres, Examination Halls, and places commonly frequented by staff and students on campus.

“Each student should have at least five changeable face masks, and pocket sanitizers, among others. Enforcement of the no-squatting policy in the university hostels will be strictly pursued to ensure the physical distancing policy of COVID-19 prevention. “The university management will continue to support the University Health Services to ensure safe handling of emergency cases,” he added.

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