We Changed Schools Resumption Date To Jan 18 In Compliance With PTF Directive – Plateau, Ekiti, Anambra

The Commissioner for Education, (Secondary) in Plateau State, Mrs Elizabeth Wapmuk,  said that government would not reopen schools in the state until January 18,2021.

Wapmuk, in an interview with one of our correspondents in Jos on Sunday, said that the position of the state government was in compliance with the PTF’s directive.

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The commissioner said that government was serious about enforcing COVID-19 protocols in schools across the state.

She said,  “ Initially, we planned to reopen  schools on January 4, but we have now changed the resumption date to January 18. This is in line with the directive of the PTF on schools resumption across the country .

“We expect the schools to comply with the COVID-19 regulations to ensure the safety of the children because we will not hesitate to shut down any school found to be contravening the rules.”

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Besides Plateau, other states that have fixed January 18 as resumption date for their schools include Lagos, Ekiti and Anambra states.