FG Issues Fresh 52-Page Guidelines for Safe Reopening of Schools

“When it has been demonstrated that it is safe for teachers and learners to go back to school, a phased and gradual reopening of schools is advocated to minimize the risk of infections in schools and resurgence of coronavirus infections in the community,” reads the 52-page document which was signed by the Honourable Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu and the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba.

Jul. 13th 2020

The Federal Ministry of Education has assured Nigerians of its commitment towards ensuring a safe reopening of schools. After intense consultations with Vice-Chancellors, heads of schools, Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), state commissioners for education, and other key stakeholders on education, on Monday the ministry issued out a 52-page guidelines for a safe reopening of schools nationwide.

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“When it has been demonstrated that it is safe for teachers and learners to go back to school, a phased and gradual reopening of schools is advocated to minimize the risk of infections in schools and resurgence of coronavirus infections in the community”, reads the 52-page document which was signed by the Honourable Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu and the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba.

The document further issues the following reopening processes and many more;

“Train teachers, administrators, and other education personnel on safety and hygiene measures—disinfection, safe distancing, hand washing, use of masks, respiratory etiquette, waste management”

“Ensure availability of adequate WASH facilities, including potable water, soap, sanitizers, and hand washing points at all times”

“Display IEC materials on hygiene edu-cation around the premises and in class-rooms”

“Ensure establishment of a School COVID-19 Referral System (including protocols and procedures to take if learners, teachers, administrators, and other education personnel become unwell while in school)”

“Create immediate temporary isolation space”

“Maintain regular contact and collaborate with health authorities on school safety, health, and hygiene”

“Develop appropriate mental health and psychosocial support services that address stigmatization and discrimination to assist learners, teachers, administrators, and other education personnel and their families to cope with the effects of COVID-19 and continued uncertainties of the pandemic”

“Make adequate provisions for school feeding where applicable to encourage learners to return and sustain attendance”

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