EBOLA OUTBREAK: FG Directs Primary And Secondary Schools To Remain Close Till Oct 13

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The Federal Government on Tuesday ordered that all primary and secondary schools in the country should resume on October 13, 2014 because of the outbreak of Ebola in the country.
The Minister of Education, Ibrahim Shekarau announced the new resumption date after a marathon meeting with all the 36 state Commissioners of Education in Abuja on Tuesday evening.

Shekarau, who briefed journalists after the meeting, said all private schools in the country should also comply with the directive.

Shekarau said the officers must report on daily basis to the commissioners on situation in the schools not later than Sept. 1.

He also ordered the immediate suspension of ongoing summer classes conducted by some private schools.

According to him, all private primary and secondary schools must comply with the directives, which also apply to Federal Government Colleges.

He, therefore, urged state governments to support their ministries with all necessary funds to ensure effective implementation of these measures.

Shekarau said that all tertiary institutions were advised to suspend exchange of staff and students’ programmes, visits, and major international seminars and workshops until further notice.