Abiodun, briefing journalists about the recent development of
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.
The Ogun state government has stepped down its stand
which held that the COVID-19 test is to be used as a mandatory
requirement for returning students in exit
classes.
Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the cancellation of the initial
injunction via a Twitter statement on Monday.
In his communique which was titled “Ogun Makes COVID-19 Test
Free For All Returning SS3 Boarding Students”, Governor Abiodun
further stated that the admittance of students into boarding houses
in private secondary schools will be at the discretion of the
management and the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) of such
private schools.
Parents of pupils in private secondary schools in Ogun had
protested over the request of N25,000 COVID-19 test fee by the
government, but the governor has assured that the test will now be
carried out free of charge for all returning students.
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The governor ordered the Government Laboratories in the state to
carry out tests for all returning SS3 boarding students at no
cost.
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He also directed that all those who have paid for tests be
refunded.
According to the governor, the new directive has become
imperative because the health of children remains an utmost
priority to his administration.
The governor, however, noted that in view of the total number of
boarding students to be tested (5,340 private and 500 public), and
bearing in mind the limitation of the state’s installed testing
capacity of 500 tests per day, it may not be feasible for all
boarding students to get tested and get their results prior to the
resumption or even exams which commences on 17th August 2020.
He recommended that students who do not have to stay in boarding
houses should attend school from home, especially those with
underlying health conditions. Adding that face masks will be
availed to all students in both private and public schools.