School Resumption: No Scientific Proof That COVID-19 Will Have Gone Before Jan 18 – Rivers Commissioner

Ebeku said schools were not the only avenue for social gatherings, citing situations in worship centres, market and villages.

The commissioner asked, “Is there any scientific certainty that on 18th January, COVID-19 will be gone or greatly contained?

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“What is the rationale for choosing 18th January? Are schools the only forum for social gatherings? Frankly consider the situation in markets and places of worship, village communities and the general society.”

But the Kwara State Government said its tertiary schools would resume January 11, while primary and secondary schools would resume on  January 18.

The state government, had in a statement on Saturday by the Press Secretary to the state Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, said government had directed that the tertiary institutions to enforce appropriate safety protocols.

Also, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and communication, Kingsley Fanwo, said that schools in the state would resume on January 18.

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“In Kogi State, schools are resuming January 18, the governor has said that already,” the commissioner said in response to the correspondent’s inquiry.