Schools’ Resumption: FG Bans Assemblies, Open Days

As part of the measure to check the spread of the COVID-19 infection in the country as schools set to resume on January 18, The federal government has prohibited visiting days, assembly and congestion in classes and hostels.

Ekohotblog reports that the directive was contained in a communiqué issue on Thursday by director of press at the ministry of education, Ben Goong,

It added that the development was sequel to an extensive consultation with stakeholders.

The federal government also enjoined schools to adopt non-pharmaceutical measures and provide clinics with isolation facilities as well as a means of transportation, should incase COVID-19 is detected among students.

“After extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders including state governors, commissioners of education, proprietors and heads of institutions, staff unions and students, the consensus opinion is that the resumption date of 18th January should remain,” the federal ministry wrote.

“Parents and respective institutions must ensure full compliance with COVID-19 protocols. It includes the compulsory wearing of face masks by all students, teachers and workers in all schools.

“Temperature checks and handwashing facilities at strategic locations in all schools. Ensuring constant water supply and sanitizers.

“Enforcement of maintenance of social distancing and suspension of large gatherings such as assembly and visiting days.

“Avoiding overcrowding, including limitations in class sizes and hostel occupancy. Availability of functional health clinics with facilities for isolation and transportation of suspected cases to medical facilities.”

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The federal government also urged schools to abide by the measures put in place by the presidential task force on COVID-19 in containing the virus.

According to the ministry, the current directive will be subjected to constant review from time to time..

Last Sunday, Nigeria crossed the 100,000 mark of COVID-19 cases.