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….Lagos schools not reopening Monday -Ministry
The Anambra State Government has announced a new resumption date for primary and secondary schools in the state.
A statement by the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Basic Education , Nwabueze Nwankwor, said primary and post-primary schools in the state would reopen on January 18.
The statement read partly , “ Anambra State has announced a new resumption date for the second half of the first term of the 2020/2021 academic session. The new date is 18th January 2021.
“ The change in date is a sequel to the directive of His Excellency , Chief Dr . Willile Obiano, Governor of Anambra State .
“ The Ministry wishes to reiterate that the earlier directives on guidelines for the resumption of schools subsist and must be followed strictly.
“ Consequently, all schools are once again directed to observe all the COVID – 19 prevention protocols as stipulated in the guidelines .
“ Note that no child or teacher is to be allowed into the school compound without the face mask , while schools Infirmarians are requested to rise to their responsibilities of ensuring regular temperature check of all entrants into the School compound, among others . ”
Rivers reopens schools January 4
The Rivers State Government has asked all public and private nursery , primary and secondary schools to reopen in the state from January 4.
This was contained in a press statement by Permanent Secretary , Ministry of Education , Mr Chidi Adiele .
Earlier, the Federal Government had instructed schools to reopen from January 18, 2021, in a bid to curb the spread of COVID – 19 in the country.
The statement read , “ The Rivers Education Ministry wishes to announce that , with the approval of Gov . Nyesom Wike , the school calendar published in August 2020 stands .
“ Accordingly , both public and private schools in the state are hereby reminded that schools will resume on January 4, 2021 for normal academic activities.
“ Schools are to maintain all COVID -19 protocols , including the wearing of face masks , use of hand sanitiser , and staggered classes .
“ The classes are expected to be staggered morning and afternoon sessions in order to avoid overcrowding . ”
Lagos schools not reopening Monday -Ministry
The Lagos State Government says a new date for public and private primary and secondary schools to resume in the state would be announced soon .
Head, Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Education , Mr Kayode Abayomi, made this known on Sunday.
He explained that schools in the state are not reopening on Monday , January 4, 2021, as earlier announced.
According to him , the second wave of COVID – 19 would be a major determinant for the reopening of schools in the state.
He said , “ Please , recall that the Ministry of Education earlier announced 4th of January as resumption date for the second term 2020/2021 academic session, but this has since been overtaken by the turn of events due to the recent waves of Covid-19 pandemic .
“ As a result of the spike in Coronavirus pandemic , Mr . Governor announced the indefinite closure of all schools . To this end , kindly be informed that a new date of resumption will be announced as soon as possible . ”
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