The Federal Government has announced that all Unity Schools in Nigeria should resume with effect from October 12 .

The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu , stated this during a press conference in Abuja .

According to the minister , schools across the country, are at liberty to fix resumption dates and ensure adequate safety measures .

Adamu warned that schools who fail to adhere to outlined COVID- 19 safety protocol , risk closure if there is an outbreak from such institutions.

He said , “ We have consulted widely with all stakeholders in the education sector . Our eyes and ears are opened to the international media .

“ I ’ m glad to report that there has not been any single case of COVID- 19 in all Unity Schools . No single fatality among the students .

“ We have come to the conclusion that we have to review our decisions . After consultation with PTF, we have resolved that our Unity Schools be opened on October 12 , 2020 . ”

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