Golan007:
Because of money you want to endanger the lives of people.

fratermathy:



There is no doubt that there are genuine reasons why schools should be closed in Nigeria. In fact, I agree with many of the arguments that people have made to defend this. However, there are many factors that must be considered before we conclude the matter. I'll just itemise them:

1. Covid-19 has no cure or vaccine and even if one comes up tomorrow, it'll realistically take more than 3 years to reach up to 30% of the Nigerian population. Corona is here to stay. There's no future utopia where the virus magically disappears. It won't go away next year so postponing resumption of schools means postponing the inevitable. In fact, by next year, for instance, the cases may be in the millions in Nigeria. Will schools be closed forever? Or you think our insensitive government will perform some magic?

2. Social distancing doesn't work in Nigeria. I don't know about your location but in mine, people go about their normal lives and there's nothing anyone can do about it. The children are still playing with their mates every day. Parents go to work and markets and may likely import the virus to their homes.

3. Children still go to churches or mosques (which are open in most places). Religious and social gatherings are known super spreaders of the virus.

4. So far, children are nowhere near vulnerable as far as Covid-19 is concerned. While this argument can be upended, it is a strong factor nonetheless. Children are not so much in danger as their teachers and the teachers are mature enough to protect themselves adequately.

5. Students in public schools in remote and riverine areas are struggling and therefore may face certain learning challenges if they stay out of school for too long. Many may lose interest in schools altogether. I have been to these places and I know how averse they are to education. Many simply go to school because their mates are going. Should they stay home for long periods, they may likely never resume whenever schools open (which, going by the logic of some concerns, can take more than 2 years).

6. Private school teachers have not been paid for months because, unlike the public sector, they have to work before they are paid. Furthermore, many of them have been organising lessons for miserly wages (this also contradicts why schools should be closed). Indeed, many of those who want schools to remain closed have means of educating their children effectively, forgetting the fisherman's child in Oporoza who either goes to school or hunts for bait worms.

7. Once again, corona is here to stay. There are many workarounds that can be easily adopted to curtail populated classrooms. We must either accept the reality of Covid-19 or simply all remain at home - no markets, malls, churches, mosques, work etc because no one is better or worse than schools as far as the virus is concerned. If you can afford homeschooling or online learning for your children, you should definitely go for it. However, what is good for Bernard is not necessarily good for Benetutukayo and it is nobody's fault that we have an irresponsible government that can't provide adequate infrastructure for times like this.

I am a realist in matters like this but there are factors that policy makers must consider even if schools must remain closed. Until the factors are appropriately pictured, we may be doing more harm due to our inability to see the wider picture. There are reasons why the lockdown didn't last in Nigeria. These are the same reasons why schools can't remain closed indefinitely.

dadebayo1:


Trust me if the school owners want to pay they will pay.... Even with 20k fees.... How much do they even pay staff self that they are refusing to pay salaries? It is a business and they should run it effectively... I repeat only mushroom schools will refuse to pay staff using covid as an excuse.... So they cannot manage to sustain the school for three months ? It is just so sad and we should all join hands in telling them the truth.... They are all wicked souls cashing in on the economic situation of things to cheat staff

Nova1988:
God punish all those bastard teachers.

They just want school to open because of money.

They are putting themselves before the children.

They are risking getting the deadly virus because of ordinary 30k abi 50k.

Im now convinced that Nigerian teachers are illiterates.

May Corona locate all them bitches

backnbeta:
One man's meat... I'm still angry Oyo reopened schools because most people in Ibadan don't even care about the pandemic at all

The people on the Streets need to be sensitized for the schools to be safe because they all go back home from school everyday. It is well!

Nova1988:
God punish all those bastard teachers.

They just want school to open because of money.

They are putting themselves before the children.

They are risking getting the deadly virus because of ordinary 30k abi 50k.

Im now convinced that Nigerian teachers are illiterates.

May Corona locate all them bitches

crazygod:

You think its all black and white. Let me fill you in on the happenings in school finances.
1. State Govt dues alone at their cut throat rate can destabilize a school if not managed well especially in Lagos
2. Local govt still collect their fees. As far as its a business venture, you can't escape local govt fees
3. PAYE + Owners Assessment
4. Utility bills. NEPA, Lawma
5. Miscellaneous E.g Working Equipments, Fuel etc and that's daily and weekly
6. Salaries.
And all this comes from 20k per term and that's even if you can collect all the fees.
You think running a school is rosy? Think again

majamajic:
Did the school owners get school fees from students , no
That's the difference between government schools and private ,
So owners should pay from their pockets ?
That's one of disadvantages of teaching in private schools

Prodigee:
So make children resume make the virus continue spread among the kids abi? Una too get sense!

Golan007:
Because of money you want to endanger the lives of people.

MoIbrahim:
Na so so protest everywhere. Even those who have no reason to do so.

crazygod:

You think its all black and white. Let me fill you in on the happenings in school finances.

7. TV fees
8. National association of private school dues
9. Advertising fees for busses, sign boards
10. Mandatory Funimation fees paid every term to local government
11. Students who owe and jump schools
12. Stupid Lagos State who approve establishment of new schools right in front of another school despite the law mandating a minimum distance between schools.
13. There is a per student fee
14. Fire extinguisher hustlers
15. Waste basket peddlers from government

Waec inspector settlements (or they write stupid report claiming massive exam malpractice against the school)

...and many more

JBoss25:
shut up, don't those kids go to church and markets, use ur fvcking brain.

XXXXTENTACION:
It seems you are the illiterate here. I wonder how somebori like you does not know the value of education


even a 5 year old child get sense pass you

stormborn28:
sometimes I do wonder if you have the real grey matter in your skull. Is a hungry man not endanger? Nonsense everywhere

Nova1988:
God punish all those bastard teachers.

They just want school to open because of money.

They are putting themselves before the children.

They are risking getting the deadly virus because of ordinary 30k abi 50k.

Im now convinced that Nigerian teachers are illiterates.

May Corona locate all them bitches

Golan007:


Last last you go get sense.

I believe.

backnbeta:

There is a difference between expressing your opinion and being rude

chime8:
GOD ACTUALLY PUNISHED US WITH APC GOVERNMENT.


when GOD wants to punish a nation, HE give them evil ruler

I just pity the jobless private school teachers