May 27, 2020 11:39 PM
It is now getting closer to three months that Schools at primary, secondary and tertiary have been under closure due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus also known as COVID-19.



This unseen enemy has been ravaging the world as well termed as one of the most destructive viruses in world history.

Students across board have been denied of writing their terminal and semester examinations as well as having their academic calendar cum scheme of work truncated.



Earlier today, the Federal Government has issued an official statement that they would rolling out the modalities, guidelines and course of action for the reopening of schools across all states of the country.

According to the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and the Secretary to the Government of Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, highlighted this during his press briefing today in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja (FCT).



It is obvious this year's Children's Day Celebration is never like the previous ones celebrated due to the stay at home order and lock down. After he congratulated all children across the country, he reiterated by beseeching all stakeholders, parents and others to commence steps that would fast track the reopening of schools in the country.



The Honourable Minister of Education had disregarded the rumour making rounds on social media that schools are expected to resume on the 8th June, 2020. Prof Adamu Adamu further stated that, it is certain schools will be resuming soon but the actual date has not been fixed and encouraged students, parents, school owners and other stakeholders to stay updated on the latest information.



Few of the guidelines that are liable to be implemented are: Schools might be directed to divide the learning sessions into Morning and Afternoon where those who attend the morning class won't be attending the afternoon class. Also, there is possibility that different arms of classes resume in batches whereby lower basic and upper basics go to school on different days.



In addendum, each student will be mandated to use face mask to school, observe social distances in their sitting arrangement. Hence, all schools will be instructed to make a running tap water with hand sanitizers available at the entrance of the school plus the class rooms.



Finally, extra curricular activities such as inter house sport, debate competitions and others will be suspended until the novel coronavirus is contained.