The Kwara State government has ordered immediate commencement of academic activities despite the existence of COVID-19 Pandemic in the state.
According to statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner of Communication, Mrs Harriet Afolabi-Oshatimehin in Ilorin today, teachers have been adequately trained on how to protect themselves and students from the COVID-19 infection.
She said “With various trainings held for teachers on how to protect themselves and students from the COVID-19 infection, improved manpower in monitoring and case tracings, and appreciable guarantee of some protection for the children, the government hereby directs the reopening of elementary schools from October 5″
She added, “Similarly, state-owned tertiary institutions are to reopen from October 12 or as may be determined by their respective governance structures”
She thereby admonished that the state is still recording new cases of the Virus, “COVID-19 is still with us. The government therefore urges school authorities to ensure that all safety protocols are adhered to, including physical distance, use of face masks, and constant washing of hands with soap and water, in order to flatten the curve of transmission of the virus. The government similarly wishes our students and teacher a safe stay in school while promising to continue to do its best to keep the citizens safe at all times. Schools with scanty regards for safety protocols risk being shut.”
