The coronavirus scourge has left the hope of students hanging as many are uncertain of when the schools will resume. Recall that the Federal government
Notwithstanding, misinformation and rumours have trailed the specific date these schools will be re-opened. Some time ago, it was rumoured that the schools will commence work on May 1, however, the Federal Ministry of Education appealed to Nigerians to ignore reports in circulation that claim the Education Minister, Adamu Adamu, has directed the reopening of schools.
Meanwhile, the recent one is a viral image being shared across social media platforms. The image displayed the following; “FG ORDERS CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE TILL NOVEMBER, 2020 DUE TO THE PANDEMIC OF COVID 19”. The image also contained a press statement dated April 21 and was purportedly signed by Adamu Mallam on behalf of the Ministry of Education.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Sunny Echono, confirmed this to PREMIUM TIMES Thursday night. He did not, however, clarify whether schools were closed.
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