The Nigerian has approved the full reopening of all the Unity Schools in the country from October 12.
Mallam Adamu Adamu, Minister of Education, announced this at a press briefing in Abuja Friday.
Adamu said the schools in the country were free to fix resumption dates and ensure adequate safety measures.
Schools in Nigeria were closed following the COVID-19 pandemic, as government sought to curtail the spread of the virus. In August, the government allowed the exit classes to reopen, to enable final-year students sit for their examinations.
According to Adamu, schools that fail to adhere to government COVID-19 safety protocols, could be closed down, if there is an outbreak from such institutions.
“We have consulted widely with all stakeholders in the education sector. Our eyes and ears are opened to the international media.
“I’m glad to report that there has not been any single case of COVID-19 in all Unity Schools. No single fatality among the students.
“We have come to the conclusion that we have to review our decisions. After consultation with PTF, we have resolved that our Unity Schools be opened on October 12, 2020,” Adamu said.Unity Schools Should Reopen Oct 12, Federal Government Says
The Nigerian has approved the full reopening of all the Unity Schools in the country from October 12.
Mallam Adamu Adamu, Minister of Education, announced this at a press briefing in Abuja Friday.
Adamu said the schools in the country were free to fix resumption dates and ensure adequate safety measures.
Schools in Nigeria were closed following the COVID-19 pandemic, as government sought to curtail the spread of the virus. In August, the government allowed the exit classes to reopen, to enable final-year students sit for their examinations.
According to Adamu, schools that fail to adhere to government COVID-19 safety protocols, could be closed down, if there is an outbreak from such institutions.
“We have consulted widely with all stakeholders in the education sector. Our eyes and ears are opened to the international media.
“I’m glad to report that there has not been any single case of COVID-19 in all Unity Schools. No single fatality among the students.
“We have come to the conclusion that we have to review our decisions. After consultation with PTF, we have resolved that our Unity Schools be opened on October 12, 2020,” Adamu said.
