FG approves reopening of schools

FG approves reopening of schools

The federal government has ordered the reopening of all schools in Nigeria. This was announced by the minister of education, Adamu Adamu, during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday. He however advised institutions to adhere to the guidelines on reopening of schools as earlier released by the presidential task force.

He also disclosed that all unity schools should open by October 12 “while states and private schools will determine their own modalities of reopening.”

FG approves reopening of schools

According to Adamu, the decision to reopen the schools was because the COVID-19 infection figure is declining.

“We have consulted widely with stakeholders in the sector including the Association of Private Schools (NAPPS), Provosts of Colleges of Education, Rectors of Polytechnics, Vice-Chancellors of Universities, State Governors, Commissioners of Education and other development partners on the matter and secured their support and cooperation,” he said.