EKSU Resumes  March 20 

The Vice Chancellor, Ekiti State University EKSU, Ado-Ekiti, Professor Edward Olanipekun, has approved the extension of the closure of the university to 19th March, 2023.the institution therefore fully resumes on the 20th.

The Vice Chancellor made the announcement on Tuesday in a press release signed by the EKSU’s Head, Directorate of Information & Corporate Affairs. Bode Olofinmuagun


The closure extension according to a circular to the university community issued on behalf of the Registrar by the Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs, Dr. Ayo Olatunde, the was due to the shift of date of the Gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections to 18th March, 2023 by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The circular stated further that” the period of students’ registration with penalty (late registration) for the first semester of the 2021/2022 Academic session has been extended till 19th March, 2023.

“This period of extension is to further provide window of opportunities for students to complete their registration and continue with their online academic activities.”

The statement however added that “those who provide essential services are exempted from the directive on extension of suspension of administrative and academic activities.

“It should also be noted that full administrative and academic activities will resume in the university on Monday, 20th March, 2023.”

The institution enjoined staff and students, as well as parents, guardians and the general public to take note of the extension.

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