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COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by valentineuwakwe(m): 2:27am On Jul 05, 2020 |
The Federal Government will meet with states on Tuesday to discuss the modalities for the safe reopening of primary and secondary schools, Sunday PUNCH has learnt. Schools across the country have remained shut since March in the wake of the COVID -19 outbreak in the country that has resulted in the infection of over 25, 000. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID -19, Boss Mustapha , had on Monday announced the resumption of schools, saying it was meant to allow pupils in graduating classes to resume preparation for examinations. However , the Nigerian Medical Association and the Nigeria Union of Teachers argued that the move was not only badly thought out, but could also expose both teachers and pupils to the deadly infection . Despite the directive of the Federal Government to reopen schools, much still hangs in the balance as state governments struggle to decide on dates to reopen schools. The Edo State Commissioner for Education , Mr Jimoh Ijegbai, told Sunday PUNCH that the state had yet to conclude the modalities for schools resumption. He said , “ I just got an invitation from the Minister of Education and we are meeting on Tuesday . The truth is that we have not drawn out the modalities for their resumption. I have sent a memo to Mr Governor. We need to buy infrared ( thermometers ) . We need to fumigate all the school premises , get hand sanitisers and personal protective equipment for teachers.” The Chairman, Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board , Lawan Buhari , said the state ran educational programmes on the state radio and television to enable the pupils to keep up with their curricula at home . He , however, added that , as for the resumption date for terminal pupils in primary and secondary schools, “ we have yet to decide on that . ” Similarly , the Osun State Government, on Friday, said no date had been picked for school resumption in the state . The Special Adviser to the Governor on Education , Mr Jamiu Olawumi , however, told one of our correspondents that teachers would resume before pupils in terminal classes returned to schools. In Bauchi, the Commissioner for Education , Dr Aliyu Tilde , noted that the stae government was waiting for federal directives. “ Everything will depend on the guidelines provided by the Federal Government/ NCDC ( Nigeria Centre for Disease Control) . All states are waiting, ” he said in a text message. Ogun State also said it would reopen schools for graduating pupils to sit their examinations but added that it had not agreed on the protocols. Similarly , the Enugu State Government stated that it was putting all necessary safety measures in its schools before announcing a resumption day. The state Commissioner for Education , Prof Uche Ezeh, said Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi “ will make the appropriate announcement at the appropriate time .” In the same vein , the Plateau State Commissioner for Secondary Education , Mrs Elizabeth Wapmuk , said the state government was still consulting with stakeholders on when schools in the state could reopen . In Delta State , the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education , Patrick Ukah, also stated that the state was still meeting with stakeholders on schools resumption. The Commissioner for Education in Gombe State , Dr Habu Dahiru , said efforts were underway to fumigate the schools for prompt resumption of pupils within the specified classes. He did not , however , give a specific date for the reopening . The Niger State Government also noted that it was weighing the risk of reopening schools and putting in place sufficient plans. The Commissioner for Education , Hannatu Salihu, said , “ We got a directive from ( the state) government to conduct a stakeholders meeting , which is ongoing and it involves critical education and inter -sectoral stakeholders, including health, water , information, environment and all relevant partners. ” Also, the Taraba State Commissioner for Information and Reorientation, Danjuma Adamu, stressed that “ though the Federal Government has directed the class of Primary 6, JSS 3 and SS3 should reopen , the governor still reserves the right to set a date that is convenient for schools in the state to open .” The Benue State Government had , on Wednesday , after the State Executive Council meeting announced a partial reopening of schools for graduating pupils. However , the Commissioner for Education, Prof Dennis Ityavyav, told one of our correspondents that no date had been fixed for the state-wide resumption . Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development , Fatimah Ahmed, also stated that there was no directive yet as to when pupils in terminal classes would resume. The Ebonyi State Government, similarly , said reopening schools for terminal pupils in the state at present was equal to endangering their lives . In Cross River State , the Commissioner for Quality Education, Dr Godwin Amanke, was not available for comment when one of our correspondents visited his office. He also did not respond to calls and text messages. However , an official in the state government who spoke on condition of anonymity said no date had been fixed for schools resumption, adding that a statement would be issued once the government had decided on it . In Rivers State , the Commissioner for Education , Prof Kaniye Ebeku, noted that the state was ready for schools to reopen but that it was awaiting the appointed date from the Federal Ministry of Education for synergy with other states. Private schools plan four- hour daily classes Meanwhile , the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools has directed its members to run classes for only four hours daily and that pupils should stagger their resumption. In an interview with Sunday PUNCH, NAPSS National President, Chief Yomi Otubela , said most state governments had not announced their resumption dates, but that for those which had done so, private schools would begin the fumigation of their premises accordingly. He stated , “ We are not going to spend the number hours as it used to be. We are considering a little time of about three to four hours in school. This is to ensure that there is no room for children to go on break and play around the premises. “ And we have also canvassed with our members that there should be staggered resumption . Staggered resumption means that if the JSS 3 pupils come to school by 8am, SSS3 pupils can come by 9am while Primary 6 pupils can come by 10am. This is to ensure that we don ’t get the entrances and exits crowded .” Otubela said schools had been instructed to have infrared thermometers and that teachers should avoid marking students’ books manually. source: https://punchng.com/covid-19-fg-meets-state-govts-tuesday-to-discuss-school-resumption/ 1 Like
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Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by GboyegaD(m): 2:30am On Jul 05, 2020 |
What is the rush about? They should please listen to NMA and NUT, they are major stakeholders. We understand they have shared the school feeding money and other monies earmarked for education purposes and they need cover it up. However, it shouldn't be at the expense of the public/masses whose plight they have not improved. 3 Likes |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by chime8(m): 6:23am On Jul 05, 2020 |
GboyegaD: Shame on you. Whether you like it or not schools will resume fully before second week of August. I repeat,,,, COVID19 SCAMDEMIC if being politicized as far as Nigeria is concern 9 Likes |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by wintersnow(m): 6:27am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Good move 1 Like |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by GboyegaD(m): 6:34am On Jul 05, 2020 |
chime8: Shame on me? How e take affect me? 3 Likes |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by Kolenda(m): 7:11am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Why aren't they talking about the University system.. I mean students there should he mature more than their juniors counterparts to abide by the guidelines. Please they should just open up higher institutions. Most of us are doing practically nothing at home. 8 Likes |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by 4t4th(m): 9:27am On Jul 05, 2020 |
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Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by EbenezerTriumph: 11:59am On Jul 05, 2020 |
[s] GboyegaD:don't let me abuse you this Sunday just be careful 2 Likes |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by MsAllison(f): 12:00pm On Jul 05, 2020 |
EbenezerTriumph:mynd44 lalasticlala seun oam4j rule 2 |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by obonujoker(m): 12:33pm On Jul 05, 2020 |
Then stop paying govt teachers too, for the work not done just as private school teachers aren't paid 3 Likes |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by GboyegaD(m): 12:37pm On Jul 05, 2020 |
EbenezerTriumph: Abuse na, no be your right to talk? At least, I have said my own. |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by Originalsly: 1:10pm On Jul 05, 2020 |
Hmmm.... fumigate to get rid of viruses. Really? |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by ovobus: 2:28pm On Jul 05, 2020 |
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Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by Saintinoo(m): 4:46pm On Jul 05, 2020 |
GboyegaD:Oga these kids need to take their regional exams, other countries have already done that, FG have releas3d modalities for school resumption, the best we can do is to try these modalities. My main concern is about tertiary institutions and NYSC camps. Govt should allow those graduating tertiary students to graduate and suspend NYSC camps for now. |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by Saintinoo(m): 4:47pm On Jul 05, 2020 |
EbenezerTriumph:Abeg no insult am. |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by GboyegaD(m): 5:46pm On Jul 05, 2020 |
Saintinoo: Really!!! Do one and leave the others? Anyways, they should do whatever is the most optimal. |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by chime8(m): 5:53pm On Jul 05, 2020 |
GboyegaD:You mean you didn't reason before your previous comments , The mod need to do something on how to curtail you all that comment just to piss someone off |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by GboyegaD(m): 5:57pm On Jul 05, 2020 |
chime8: Do you have issues with comprehension? I have stated my position and it is for the government to decide. If my post irks you, get more busy than you are right now so that you don't have time to read them. |
Re: COVID-19: FG Meets State Govts Tuesday To Discuss School Resumption by ubongoton(m): 6:27pm On Jul 05, 2020 |
GboyegaD: Sorry sir.. This is not even from a primary or secondary school student but a university student who center all their mind in fornication.. Scamdemic and football are played in empty stadium |
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