The Federal Government has confirmed January 18, 2021 as the resuming date for schools across the country.
According to the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu the decision to retain the date was taken after due consultations between the Ministry of Education and critical stakeholders in the education sector.
The Minister had during the press briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Monday said January 18 resumption date was not sacrosanct.
He had given an indication that the date would be reviewed without giving further details.
However, the Minister confirmed to journalists on the telephone on Thursday that his ministry had resolved to retain the January 18 resumption date.
He said, “You will recall that at the Monday briefing of the PTF, I mentioned that the task force directed our ministry to review the January 18 planned resumption date and come back with a decision on whether to retain it or further extend the school closure.
“Based on that directive, senior officials in the ministry met on the matter. We took a decision on the matter.
“Apart from that, we decided to also consult with other stakeholders, like state commissioners for education. We have also done that.
“The outcome of our consultation is that majority of the stakeholders want the January 18 resumption date to remain.
“So, it is now our collective decision that the resumption should remain January 18.
We intend to make the formal announcement either today (Thursday) or tomorrow (Friday).” He added.
