CB schools under strict watch
GOVERNMENT officials have intensified inspections in schools on the Copperbelt to ensure strict adherence and protection of pupils from contracting the Covid-19.
In Ndola, officials including Members of Parliament, Copperbelt Minister Japhen Mwakalombe, his Permanent Secretary Bright Nundwe and many others from the Ministries of Health and General Education made impromptu visits to schools at different intervals.
Luanshya Mayor, Nathan Chanda and the District Commissioner, Patrick Chanda, were also going round institutions accompanied by Government officials from the multi-sectoral team. Mufulira Central MP, Evans Chibanda, also spearheaded an inspection and also donated some face masks.
Officials in different groups were all out to ensure that schools, which opened on Monday, were well equipped with all requirements.
A survey conducted by the Daily Nation at Kansenshi Secondary School of Excellence, Kansenshi Combined, Northrise Combined, Kalewa and other institutions showed that all pupils had face masks while authorities ensured social distancing by spreading out desks in classrooms.
Management in the schools inspected, stated that their institutions were safe for the learners and assured that all preventive measures would be followed strictly.
Mr Wellington Chashi, Head- teacher at Chibolele Combined School in Mapalo Township said the learning institution had over 700 children in examination classes. Mr Chashi said the learners had, therefore, been segmented in two sessions to ensure social distancing.
Ndola Central MP, Emmanuel Mulenga, said schools should ensure that the anti Covid-19 prescribed measures were implemented so that lives of pupils could be protected.
Mr Mulenga, who is also Sport, Youth and Child Development Minister, implored schools not to compromise the prescribed preventive measures.
He stated that Government remained determined to ensure that the education sector thrived without any disruptions.
Mr Mulenga was speaking after inspecting Mapalo School in his constituency.
He directed management at the school to ensure that every child thoroughly washed and sanitised their hands.
Mr Mulenga directed management to make sure that all the learners had face masks and wore them at all time.
Mr Mulenga also donated 400 face masks, hand washing liquid and bottles of hand sanitisers to Chibolele combined school where he said government desired to ensure that every child was given an equal opportunity to education.