The proposed partial reopening of schools is generating mixed feelings. It is because it is delicate. It is risky. The consequences, according to medical experts, may be fatal. It may spell doom.
Students are excited. They miss school-colleagues, teachers, libraries, laboratories and social events. Academic life is static and many of them complain about boredom at home. Some may be depressed. Others are tired of lack of freedom for mischief.
Although the education commissioners have agreed to open schools, they are silent on the level of preparation that should warrant reopening in Covid period. How far can the new policy on school reopening be implemented? Remarkably, the proposed reopening is contrary to the professional advise offered by the Nigeria Medical Association , the umbrella body for doctors who are at the centre of the Covid battle. Their expertise advice provides an opportunity for choice between life and disease. The NMA has emphasised that only the living can write exams.
The lifting of inter-state border closure may have also contributed to the spread across states. It is curious that many ignorant people still doubt the existence of the virus, despite startling revelations about the havoc it has wrecked. Also, how would the students move to and fro schools? How safe is the public transport system? Since boarding house will not operate, what will be the fate of boarding students who live far from school?
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