This is to inform students, parents, and the general public that Ahmadu Bello University is still awaiting approval from the Kaduna State Government for the reopening of the Institution.

The State Government sent a verification team to the University on Wednesday, 20th January 2021 to specifically assess ABU's compliance with COVID-19 preventive protocols.

The University has indeed enjoyed the tremendous cooperation of the team during the assessment tour.

It would be recalled that the University had on Tuesday, 12h January 2021 announced its decision to reopen for a resumption of academic activities on Monday, 25" January 2021 subject to further directives issued by the Federal and Kaduna State Government.

Meanwhile, University Management wishes to reassure all students, parents, and other stakeholders that whatever decision communicated to the Institution will be conveyed to them immediately for further action.

Signed:

Malam Auwalu Umar,

Director