Lagos parents reject reopen schools plan

JOHANNESBURG: Parents in Lagos State, Nigeria, have rejected the federal government’s plan to reopen schools as the number of coronavirus infections continues to rise in the country, The Punch reported.

The parents said it was important for the federal and state governments to continue to safeguard children against the pandemic.

One parent, Ayobami Ojo, urged the government to allow children to remain at home until the virus had been contained.

“Children will naturally not be as cautious as adults and schools cannot be compared to markets. Reopening of schools should be considered when confirmed cases drop considerably,” Ojo said.

On Wednesday, the federal government said it was considering adopting a strategy of reopening schools with morning and afternoon classes as a way to keep children safe, according to the Daily Post. |