The Federal Government has said that schools would be opened for academic activities when operators meet specified guidelines for safe reopening.
The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, in a statement released by the Director of information in the Ministry, Ben Goong, said on Friday, that schools across the country are expected to undertake self-assessment and send feedback to State Ministries of Education, not later than 29th July, 2020.
The government said an official date for safe reopening of schools will be announced once these guidelines are in place.
The Minister said the Federal Ministry of Education, having consulted widely, has in collaboration with Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Education in Emergencies Working Group, developed and circulated guidelines for the reopening of schools.
The minister said school owners are expected to prepare and comply with the guidelines.
“Thereafter, consultations with relevant stakeholders will be held to review the situation and decide on a specific date for reopening or otherwise.”
