The Federal Government has ordered closure of polytechnics ahead of February 25 and March 11 polls.

It comes one week after National Universities Commission (NUC) ordered the closure of universities until after elections.

NAN reports that the directive was given by Education Minister, Adamu Adamu, in a letter signed by I. O. Folorunsho on February 10.

The letter was addressed to Executive Secretary of National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Idris Bugaje.

The letter said the directive should be conveyed to rectors and provosts of polytechnics.

It added that academic activities would be stopped between February 22 and March 14.

“In view of concerns expressed on security of staff, students, and properties of our institutions, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has, following consultations with security agencies, directed all polytechnics be shut down.

“And academic activities will be suspended between Wednesday, February 22 and Tuesday, March 14, 2023,”