Emeka Nwajiuba

Parents In Lagos Kick Against Reopening Of Schools

Parents In Lagos Kick Against Reopening Of Schools

Some parents in Lagos State are against plans to reopen schools.

Earlier this week, the Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, spoke on plans to divide classes into morning and afternoon sessions, in a bid to reopen schools across the country.

Speaking to NAN on Thursday, some parents noted it was important for the federal and state governments to continue to safeguard children from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ayobami Ojo, a civil servant, who resides in Ikotun, asked for the children to stay at home until the pandemic is effectively contained or a vaccine is found.

“There is no need

Big Lie - We Never Said Schools Will Re-Open June 8 – FG

Big Lie: We Never Said Schools Will Re-Open June 8 – FG

The Federal Government on Wednesday denounced reports that it said it would re-open schools across the nation on June 8.

The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, stated this on Wednesday during a briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja.

According to him, “The material that the Chairman of the PTF spoke about, which is an announcement purportedly from him that we are reopening all schools on the 8th did not emanate from us.

“That is not true… Until we are sure that these children can go to school, return safely, and not bring home with