The federal government has made a new
update, as some states are aiming to disobey its order not to reopen schools.
Following the decision of six states
to reopen school in order to encourage students to write the upcoming West
African Senior School Certificate Exams, the federal government has maintained
that the government’s stance remains unchanged.
to reopen school in order to encourage students to write the upcoming West
African Senior School Certificate Exams, the federal government has maintained
that the government’s stance remains unchanged.
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Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, said the Ministry was
still advising education stakeholders on what the best role would be.
Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, said the Ministry was
still advising education stakeholders on what the best role would be.
He added that the West African
Examination Council (WAEC) had also started consulting with West African nations
on a possibility of shifting dates. Nwajiuba said the ministry would send an
update if there’s any improvement in its earlier role.
Examination Council (WAEC) had also started consulting with West African nations
on a possibility of shifting dates. Nwajiuba said the ministry would send an
update if there’s any improvement in its earlier role.
The Minister of Education, Adamu
Adamu, had previously said that the government would not risk the lives of
students because of the final exams.
Adamu, had previously said that the government would not risk the lives of
students because of the final exams.
Speaking to journalists on Wednesday,
July 15, Nwajiuba said that Adamu’s comment represents the stance of the
Ministry. The Minister of State clarified that there is no trust that Nigeria
is secure yet because the figures from the NCDC are still worrying.
July 15, Nwajiuba said that Adamu’s comment represents the stance of the
Ministry. The Minister of State clarified that there is no trust that Nigeria
is secure yet because the figures from the NCDC are still worrying.
He said the Ministry had raised
concerns before parents and all other related stakeholders, adding that
consultations are still underway and also the ministry will communicate its
position after the consultations with stakeholders are over.
concerns before parents and all other related stakeholders, adding that
consultations are still underway and also the ministry will communicate its
position after the consultations with stakeholders are over.
