Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, has authorised the reopening of all schools in the state on Monday, Jan. 11, for the continuation of the first term of the 2020/2021 academic session.
That is contained in a press release by the state’s Commissioner for Schooling, Dr. Kanaelechi Nwangwa, in Abia on Friday. Nwangwa directed all school heads and proprietors to make sure the observance of COVID-19 protocols for the safety of teachers and students.
He said that this was imperative following the second wave of the COVID-19 in Nigeria.
“They should also note that by this directive, the first term of 2020/2021 will now officially end on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021.
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“This is to ensure that the first term runs a full course as expected.
“Any school proprietor that shortchanges this schedule and decides to cut corners by running an abridged term will be appropriately sanctioned.
Nwangwa urged school heads and proprietors to be correctly guided by the directive to keep away from unwanted consequences.
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