Peter Obi reacts to closure of varsities for 2023 elections

The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed delight over the decision of the Nigerian government to close universities across the country ahead of 2023 general elections.

The regulatory agency for universities in Nigeria, the National Universities Commission (NUC), on Thursday, mandated the closure of universities across the country, in order to allow students participate in the electoral process.

This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Deputy Secretary (Administration), Cheis Maiyaki.