Kaduna Government approves resumption date for Tertiary Institutions

Kaduna State Government has approved Monday 25th January 2021 as the resumption date for Tertiary Institutions across the State.

A statement by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education, Mrs. Phoebe Sukai Yayi says the approval came after an Assessment team had gone round all Tertiary Institutions in the State to ensure their level of preparedness and plans for reopening are in full compliance with COVID-19 preventive protocols and for safe learning environments against the pandemic.

According to the Perm Sec, resumption by all Tertiary Institutions will be in phases as provided by the Institutions and according to their academic levels and subject to school’s compliance with guidelines in place.

She explained that managements of all Tertiary Institutions must therefore ensure strict adherence to all the guidelines and protocols put in place by the State Government which includes the compulsory wearing of facemasks by students, temperature checks, and washing facilities situated at strategic locations among others.

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The Kaduna State Government has approved Monday 25th January 2021as resumption date for Tertiary Institutions across the State. pic.twitter.com/ou6NuCPNMB

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Mrs. Yayi maintained that any institution that disregards the protocols will be closed down.

“Unscheduled monitoring visits to schools across the State will be conducted by a Task Force Team to ensure continuous compliance with the COVID-19 guidelines” she stated.

The Perm Sec added that assessment based on COVID-19 guidelines issued by the State Ministry of Health for all Public and Private Schools (Secondary and Primary) is ongoing and once it is concluded, and approved, a pronouncement will be made accordingly.

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