following the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country and as part of
measures to contain the spread.
This was confirmed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of
Education, Mr Sonny Echono.
According to a communique on Thursday, Mr Echono who gave the order on
behalf of the Education Minister, Adamu Adamu, also noted that all 104
Unity Schools in the country should close on or before the 26th of
March, 2020 as a proactive step aimed at preventing the spread of the
dreaded Corona virus.
The Minister asked all the Principals of the Unity Colleges to fast
track the on-going second term examinations and close shop until further
notice.
“We have directed all higher institutions to close this weekend. Unity
Schools that have completed their exams are to close immediately.
“Others are to hurry and close the latest on 26th March,” the statement
partly read.
In the meantime, the Minister said the management of all the Unity
Colleges should immediately activate the necessary emergency procedures
and processes such as the provision of alcohol based sanitizers, and
hand washing facilities among others, adding that students should
strictly adhere to the principles and best practices of good hygiene.
Adamu Adamu also directed the Principals to immediately report any
suspicious case to the nearest health authorities, emphasizing that
nothing should be taken for granted at this delicate time of the global
pandemic.