The federal government on Friday directed the reopening of all schools in the country.
The minister of education, Mr. Adamu Adamu who issued the directive at a press briefing in Abuja however said schools across could fix their resumption dates but must ensure adequate safety measures earlier announced by the presidential task force on COVID-19.
The measures include the use of face mask, observance of social distance and washing of hands among others.
He warned that schools which fail to adhere to outlined COVID-19 safety protocols, risk closure if there is an outbreak from such institutions.
He said all unity schools should open on October 12 “while states and private schools will determine their own modalities of reopening.”
“We have consulted widely with all stakeholders in the education sector. Our eyes and ears are opened to the international media.
“I’m glad to report that there has not been any single case of COVID-19 in all Unity Schools. No single fatality among the students.
“We have come to the conclusion that we have to review our decisions. After consultation with PTF, we have resolved that our Unity Schools be opened on October 12, 2020,” Adamu added.
