Lalong orders reopening of schools

Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has directed the reopening of all the public and private schools (primary and secondary) across the state from October 30, 2020.

A statement by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Makut Simon Macham, said the directive follows the engagement with all stakeholders as well as the setting up of mechanisms for observing COVID-19 protocols in all the public and private schools in the state.

“By this directive, schools are to resume academic activities for 3rd term and ensure they operate within the guidelines issued by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 for the safety of students and teachers.

He directed all grade six students to resume schools between October 19 and 23 to prepare for the First School Leaving Certificate and National Common Entrance Examinations.

“All heads of public and private schools with huge population are also advised to consider staggered school attendance to avoid going against COVID-19 protocols relating to social distancing,” he noted.

The governor further directed that all exchange students who have arrived from other states be accommodated pending the resumption date.