The Federal Government has ordered unity schools in the country, earlier closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to reopen from Monday, October 12, 2020. 

The Minister of Education, ADAMU ADAMU, announced the reopening of the schools in Abuja, during a news conference and explained that the decision was reached after due consultations with stakeholders and the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.

ADAMU explained that with the level of preparations put in place to test, and the flattening of the infection curve, the government has come to the conclusion that it is now safe to allow the reopening of schools.

According to the minister, schools across the country, are, however at liberty to fix resumption dates and ensure that there are adequate safety measures while doing so.