FG Gives Latest Update On Schools Resumption Amid Coronavirus

FG has given latest update on schools resumption amid coronavirus.

NewsOne Nigeria reports that the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari has given the nod for schools in Nigeria to resume on January 18 after reaching consensus with Governors, Commissioners and other stakeholders.

This online news platform understands that the consensus for schools resumption was reached at a meeting between the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, and Commissioners of Education in Abuja.

Arc. Sonny Echono, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, who confirmed this to THE NATION, said: “We have had extensive discussions with state governors, proprietors of schools, labour /staff unions and students’ representatives. And the consensus is that we should reopen all schools.

“But the reopening of schools will be in compliance with COVID-19 protocols, especially strict adherence to non-pharmaceutical procedures.”