Ever since the closure of tertiary institutions on 20th march 2020 following president Museveni’s directive, many people have been touring around Makerere university premises others were using the freedom square as their resting grounds. However, this did not portray a good image to the university management. This therefore has prompted Makerere University management to request Uganda Police officers in charge of Makerere university to start arresting all individuals accessing and idling around the main campus and the closure of entrances except the main gate.
Professor William Bazeyo, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration) made the strict warning and announcement to all staff and students on Tuesday evening, citing that all university staff and students were sent back home following the president’s directive to close all schools and tertiary institutions last week with exception of a few staff members and therefore there is no need for anyone to access the university premises without permission.
“The University has ordered closure of all entrances to the University with exception of the main gate. This applies to both motorized and Non-Motorized. There will be no exceptions. You are all advised to comply for security purposes of our University. Anybody entering by any other route will immediately be arrested without any further warning,” Professor Bazeyo said
Those that were requested to remain working include those are assisting the institution in preparations for next academic year’s intake and maintenance of the University Estate, security, legal advisory and University Hospital services. Others are 3 staff in the Directorate of Information and Communications Technologies (DICTS), 7 staff in the Directorate of Internal Audit, 5 staff in the Directorate of Human Resources and 15 staff in the Department of Finance as well as all Principals and Deputy Principals of Colleges, Deans of Schools, College Bursars and all 18 Members of Central Management along with their secretaries and drivers adding to those required to upload students’ results on the AIMS system.
