Stakeholders in the education sector of Abia State have tentatively fixed August 10, 2020, for reopening of schools to enable students in exit classes to prepare and write their relevant examinations.
The planned reopening is subject to verifiable compliance with all the proposed COVID-19 prevention and control measures agreed to at the summit convoked by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu in Umuahia, the state capital.
It was agreed at the summit that pre-conditions for the reopening include clearing of school premises, decontamination/fumigation, provision of sick bays among others.
Governor Ikpeazu insisted that while the state was desirous of ensuring her high flying students resume classes as quickly as possible, his administration would not sacrifice the health of the children for anything.
The stakeholders, who spoke at the education summit in Umuahia, included representatives of PTA’s, Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, proprietors of private schools, the clergy, traditional rulers, the academia among others.
