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OAU announces resumption dates for practical courses

The release, however, stated that the students must ensure they comply strictly with COVID-19 protocols while on campus.

• March 7, 2021
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Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

Authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have announced resumption dates for practical courses in some faculties, beginning from March 8, a special release from the institution has said.

The release signed by Abiodun Olarewaju, the institution’s spokesman and sent to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday, stated that the first group comprising Science Parts 1 – 4, including Pharmacy would be expected on campus from Monday, 8th of March, 2021 to Friday, 26th of March, 2021.

Others include: BMS, Parts 1 to 2; Nursing, Med. Rehab Parts 1 to 3 ; Clinical – Parts 1 to 3; Dentistry – Parts 1 to 3; Education (Science related) – Parts 1 to 4; and Social Sciences – Parts 1 to 4

The second group, which comprises Administration – Parts 1 to 4; and Agriculture – Parts 1 to 5 would be expected on campus from Monday, 29th of March, 2021 to Friday, 16th of April, 2021. Others are: Arts – Parts 1 to 4; EDM – Parts 1 to 5; Technology -Parts 1 to 5 and Education (Arts related) – Parts 1 to 4.

The release, however, stated that the students must ensure they comply strictly with COVID-19 protocols while on campus. 

(NAN)

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