The authorities of the University of Ilorin has released a phased resumption in furtherance to the virtual resumption of academic activities that has started since last week Monday, January 11th.
A released signed by the Institution's Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun said the phased resumption is in compliance with the directive of the Federal Government.
According to the release, academic activities will begin from January 25th, 2021.
The phased resumption dates as released by the university are:
Phase 1: 25TH JANUARY, 2021
Return of students with outstanding 1st Semester examinations who will return home after their examinations
Phase 2 (Two weeks): 1STFEBRUARY, 2021
Final Year and Postgraduate students come into campus for the next two weeks
Phase 3 (Two weeks): 15THFEBRUARY, 2021
100 level students come into campus for the next two weeks
Phase 4 (Two weeks): 1ST MARCH, 2021
All other students come into campus
The release indicates that the students and their parents are expected to strictly comply with the phased resumption schedule as the University intends to strictly enforce the timetable.
However, students will sign an Agreement that in the event that any of them tests positive to COVID-19, such student would be sent back home to self-isolate and continue to receive lectures virtually. In case such students missed any examination, make-up examination would be arranged.
The release further notes that virtual lectures that commenced on 11th January, 2021 will continue even after physical resumption of classes.
As a demonstration of the Institution's readiness to comply with Covid-19 protocols, the University assured that the management has provided hand washing facilities in all students’ areas, such as Lecture Theatres, Examination Halls and places commonly frequented by staff and students on campus.
Therefore each student should have at least five changeable face masks, and pocket sanitizers, among others. Also, 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 further promised that management will continue to support the University Health Services to ensure safe handling of emergency cases.
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