Osun State government has announced that Monday, 6th October, 2014 is the resumption date for the 2014/2015 academic session for public and private primary and secondary schools in the state.

A release from the office of the commissioner for education, Mrs Grace Laoye Tomori stated that after a careful consideration of views from stakeholders, the state governor, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola has directed all public and private schools in the state to resume academic activities on the fixed date.

The decision, according to the release, would enable both principals and teachers to receive adequate training and put in place all necessary measures to prevent Ebola epidemic in schools and the state in general.

Mrs Tomori who is also the deputy governor of the state assured the people of the state that Osun is Ebola free.

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The deputy governor called on school managers to ensure daily practical demonstration of hand washing by the pupils, students and teachers, and maintain the culture of general hygiene.