The Federal Government has insisted
that the January 18 resumption date
for schools in the country remains
intact despite fears over the surge in
COVID-19 cases in Nigeria.



The Federal Ministry of Education in a
statement made available to press said
that after extensive consultations with
relevant stakeholders, including State
Governors, Commissioners of
Education, Proprietors and heads of
institutions, staff unions and
students, the consensus of opinion is
that the resumption date of 18th
January should remain.



The Ministry, however, explained that
all schools and parents must ensure
strict compliance with COVID-19
protocols such as wearing of face
masks, social distancing among others
.



Federal government pointed out that
These measures which are to ensure
safe reopening of schools for academic
activities will be subject to constant
review as they urge teachers, school
administrators and other stakeholders
to ensure strict compliance .


Earlier in the week, the Presidential
Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 had
hinted that it would review the
resumption date (January 18, 2020)
for learning institutions in the country,
citing the rising of COVID-19 infections
in Africa's most populous nation .


This had sparked fears among many
Nigerians that school resumption
might be put on hold indefinitely even
though many states in the country had
set dates for the reopening of the
learning centres .


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