BY TEMI OHAKWE, ABUJA – The Federal Government on Monday warned School Authorities to desist from demanding for COVID-19 test from students, as requirement for resumption.
The Federal Government which gave the warning through the Federal Ministry of Education specifically said that COVID19 test is not required for returning students to be re-admitted into their schools.
These were contained in a statement by the Director of Press & Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr Bem Ben Goong, stressing that only temperature checks should be carried out on students and other persons seeking access into schools.
The statement further states; “No Covid-19 Test required for resumption of Students. The Federal Ministry of Education says no Covid-19 Test is required for returning students to be admitted into their schools. Only temperature checks should be carried out on students and any other person crossing any school gate”.
The government also warned School authorities to desist from requesting students and parents to undergo COVID-19 test before they are allowed into the schools.
Goong explained that the statement is in response to requests of some schools demanding COVID-19 Test results from parents and their returning students back to school.
The Federal government said it had no plans to re-schedule school resumption dates which was scheduled for January 18, 2021.
Students have however resumed in most states of the federation except for Edo state.
Schools resumed in Nigeria mostly for new academic section while few others resumed for 2nd term.
