Some secondary school students in Nigeria
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says the Federal Government has yet to approve the resumption of schools.
According to the PTF Chairman and Secretary to government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, made the clarification on Thursday at the PTF on COVID-19 daily media briefing days after the government said graduating students could resume classes in preparation for their examinations.
He said, “For the avoidance of doubts, schools have not resumed. Only critical examination classes will be allowed to resume for those who need revision before examinations”.
“As we have informed you, the Federal Ministry of Education will consult further with stakeholders before issuing guidelines that will lead to full resumption.”
Mustapha, however, decried that this aspect of the President’s approval had been subjected to several interpretations and misinterpretations.
He said the President approved that arrangements be made for them to resume for those who needed revision before the commencement of examinations.
“We appeal to Nigerians to continue to show understanding and to ensure that their wards take full advantage of electronic platforms provided for learning,” the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) added.
He reminded Nigerians that the PTF had announced some limited measures for the education sector, although he insisted that it was still not safe to reopen schools
