The Kano State Government has vowed to clamp down on schools holding online examinations despite the closure of learning institutions occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic.
The government, in a statement by the state Education Ministry, also dismissed reports that it was considering the reopening of schools, describing it as “fake”.
“Kano State, like other states, received a document from the Federal Ministry of Education containing proposed guidelines to be put in place whenever it is appropriate to re-open schools. The government was asked to review the document and give our input. The ministry stressed that online classes are encouraged in the state but directed all private schools to desist from conducting assessment tests and examinations online.It explained, “Government has already suspended the second term academic activities, especially test and conduct of examinations.
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